One balloon made a rigid landing in the area of the village of Geslyuka, about 20 kilometers west from the departure site.
As a result of the accident, the pilot of the apparatus died. The representative of the local authorities explained that he fell out of the basket of the balloon when his legs confused in the rope.
As a result of hard landing, 19 tourists from Indonesia were injured, they were handed over to doctors for examination.
Another balloon incident occurred near the village of Belisirma, 12 tourists from India suffered, they received easy injuries.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Turkey, tough plantings occurred due to a sudden change in weather conditions after the balloon take-off.
A technical investigation of incidents is carried out, writes Anadolu.
🇹🇷 Tragedy in Turkey: One Dead, 19 Injured after Two Hot Air Balloons Crash Near Ihlara Valley in Aksaray.
The Cuse is unknown. The Region, Famous for Cappadocia's “Fairy Chimneys,“ Is a Hotspot for Balloon Tourism.
🎈 Emergency Teams on Site.#Turkey #Cappadocia… pic.twitter.com/9fyz7afzlx
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