Two hot air balloons crashed Sunday during tourist flights near Aksaray. The first balloon went down close to Gözlukuyu village after taking off from Ihlara Valley. One pilot died and 19 tourists from Indonesia suffered injuries. The pilot fell from the basket when ropes tangled around his feet. The basket trapped him underneath and killed him.
Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoğlu said the tourists remained stable. Ambulances rushed all injured people to local hospitals for treatment. Doctors continue checking each person for serious problems. The tourists appear to be recovering well from their wounds. Medical staff monitor their progress closely.
A second balloon made a rough landing near Belisırma village the same day. This crash happened around Güzelyurt district during another tour flight. Twelve tourists from India received minor injuries from the hard impact. Emergency teams moved them quickly to nearby medical centers. All passengers survived the second accident without major harm.
Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoğlu said the tourists remained stable. Ambulances rushed all injured people to local hospitals for treatment. Doctors continue checking each person for serious problems. The tourists appear to be recovering well from their wounds. Medical staff monitor their progress closely.
A second balloon made a rough landing near Belisırma village the same day. This crash happened around Güzelyurt district during another tour flight. Twelve tourists from India received minor injuries from the hard impact. Emergency teams moved them quickly to nearby medical centers. All passengers survived the second accident without major harm.
