South African tourist killed as hot-air balloon crash-lands in Egypt

A hot-air balloon on a sightseeing trip over the southern Egyptian city of Luxor crash-landed on Friday, killing a tourist from South Africa and injuring seven other people.

Officials said the incident was caused by strong winds that forced the balloon, which was carrying 20 tourists, off course above the ancient city, home to some of Egypt's most remarkable historic temples and tombs.