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Egypt balloon crash kills 18 foreign tourists

February 26, 2013 5:56 AM

Officials in Egypt say at least 18 foreign tourists are dead after a hot air balloon crashed near Luxor. Foul play has been ruled out as a possible cause. AP video. (Feb. 26)

This photo made available by Christopher Michel shows the launch site near Luxor in Egypt, shortly prior to a hot air balloon explosion which killed at least 19 tourists. (Feb. 26, 2013).

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