At Least 18 Dead After Horrifying Balloon Crash In Egypt

The casualties include tourists from Britain, France, Japan, and China.

A hot air balloon caught on fire above Luxor, Egypt, killing several foreign tourists Tuesday. Witnesses said they saw the balloon crash into a sugar cane field after hearing a loud explosion.

A hot air balloon caught on fire above Luxor, Egypt, killing several foreign tourists Tuesday. Witnesses said they saw the balloon crash into a sugar cane field after hearing a loud explosion.

The launch site shortly before the balloon explosion.

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"Eight people jumped and they were like balls of fire, some were alive when they landed, but then died on the ground," one witness said.

"Eight people jumped and they were like balls of fire, some were alive when they landed, but then died on the ground," one witness said.

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"Then the balloon went up and down again and swept along, then a second explosion occurred when another gas canister exploded."

"Then the balloon went up and down again and swept along, then a second explosion occurred when another gas canister exploded."

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Eighteen people died and three were injured, according to the Ministry of Health.

Eighteen people died and three were injured, according to the Ministry of Health.

A victim of a balloon accident is seen in a body bag.

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