Two Spanish tourists die from an air balloon accident in Cappadocia

Hot - air balloons were lifted from the Avano district at sunrise today, confirmed province governor Nevsehir, Euronews writes.

“During the landing of the balloon, in which there were 28 passengers and two crew members, two Spanish citizens lost their lives, while three Spanish citizens were injured”, he said in a statement.

The treatment of the injured is continuing in our city's hospitals and they are out of danger for the life of”

The statement said the accident was caused by an unexpected increase in wind speed, according to initial estimates.

How Safe Are Hot Air Balloon Travels?

Hot - air ballooning is one of the most popular activities in the Caspian region, where they fly over valleys and volcanic formations.

Deaths from these voyages are very rare. According to a recent review of data by Turkey's Civil Aviation Directorate General, there have been 12 accidents in flight hours examined between 2013 and 2017 in the Caspian region.

Three people have lost their lives in these accidents, all of which took place during the landing phase.