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Economic Times
6 hours ago
- Economic Times
One killed, 31 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel At least one person was killed and 31 others were left injured after two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday (June 15), news agency AP reported, citing local media. According to media reports, the accident took place near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province. The reason behind the crash was not immediately pilot died, and 19 Indonesian tourists also sustained injuries. Officials have claimed that the incident happened following a sudden change of wind. The video that surfaced from Ilhas showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured about one of the balloons involved in the incident, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said that it was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope."Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," Kumbuzoglu said. He further stated that the injured tourists were taken to the hospital. Turkish news agency Anadolu said that the other hot air balloon , which took off from the same location of Ilhara Valley, also made a hard landing early Sunday morning and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and rushed to the air ballooning is considered a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
One killed, 31 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
At least one person was killed and 31 others were left injured after two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday (June 15), news agency AP reported, citing local media. According to media reports, the accident took place near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province. The reason behind the crash was not immediately known. The pilot died, and 19 Indonesian tourists also sustained injuries. Officials have claimed that the incident happened following a sudden change of wind. The video that surfaced from Ilhas showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. Speaking about one of the balloons involved in the incident, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said that it was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Como melhorar a logística de frete Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," Kumbuzoglu said. He further stated that the injured tourists were taken to the hospital. Turkish news agency Anadolu said that the other hot air balloon , which took off from the same location of Ilhara Valley, also made a hard landing early Sunday morning and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and rushed to the hospital. Hot air ballooning is considered a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Live Events
Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Wales Online
One dead and 19 tourists injured in Turkey balloon crash
One dead and 19 tourists injured in Turkey balloon crash The weather is believed to have played a part Hot air balloons in Turkey (file image) (Image: Pexels ) A hot air balloon has crashed in central Turkey, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia – the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a Unesco World Heritage Site. Article continues below Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is under way. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early on Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia.
Toronto Sun
13 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
1 killed and 19 injured as a hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey
Published Jun 15, 2025 • 1 minute read Passengers, seen through a window, get on board a ferry ship before departing from Karakoy ferry terminal, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, June 13, 2025. Photo by Francisco Seco / AP ISTANBUL — A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia — the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia. Sunshine Girls Golf Editorial Cartoons World Golf
New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- New Indian Express
One killed, 19 injured after hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey
ISTANBUL: A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia — the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia.
