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Hot Air Balloon Collision in Central Turkey Leaves One Dead and 19 Injured

Authorities have launched an inquiry into the accident at a popular tourist destination near the Ihlara Valley

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Overview

  • On June 15, two hot air balloons collided near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province.
  • One passenger was killed and 19 others were injured in the accident.
  • Emergency teams rushed to the scene where deflated balloons lay on the valley floor.
  • Officials say the cause of the collision remains unknown pending a formal investigation.
  • The site lies close to Cappadocia, a UNESCO listed region renowned for its fairy chimney rock formations.