CAIRO — Egyptian authorities on Wednesday resumed scorching air ballooning over the traditional metropolis of Luxor following a two-day hiatus after two vacationers have been frivolously injured throughout a trip.
A scorching air balloon with 28 vacationers drifted astray Monday due to a change within the path and pace of winds. The balloon was at an altitude of 60 meters (197 ft) when it veered astray.
Earlier than touchdown in an open space, the balloon barely collided with one other one.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated it determined to renew the rides after reviewing “all security measures and steps taken” to function the favored flights.
It stated the 2 corporations working the balloons concerned in Monday’s incident have been nonetheless suspended till investigations accomplished.
Sizzling air ballooning over Luxor, 510 kilometers (320 miles) south of Cairo, presents vacationers spectacular views of historical temples within the metropolis.
Nevertheless, ballooning accidents should not unusual. A scorching air balloon crash close to Luxor in 2013 killed 19 vacationers, possible the deadliest such accident on file.
In 2009, 16 vacationers have been injured when their balloon struck a cellphone transmission tower. A 12 months earlier, seven vacationers have been injured in an identical incident.
