(Update) Nine Hongkongers die in Egypt balloon crash: report
(02-26 15:50)
Nine tourists from Hong Kong were among the 19 people killed in a hot air balloon explosion, Al Jazeera reported.
The hot air balloon blasted as it was flying over Egypt's ancient temple city of Luxor on Tuesday. Japanese media reported that four nationals were among the deceased. Other tourists were France and Britain.
The balloon -- which was carrying 22 people -- was flying at 300 metres when it caught fire before exploding, a security official in Egypt said. The two survivors, including the balloon's pilot, have been taken to hospital, RTHK reported.
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