ANKARA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- One people was killed and 20 others wounded in the hot air balloon accident in Cappadocia of central Turkey early Sunday, local private broadcaster NTV reported.
According to the initial information, the balloon hit electric wires due to strong winds during descending.
The ambulances and rescue staff were dispatched to the scene after the accident and the injured were brought to the local hospitals. An investigation has been launched.
On March 14, a total of 49 tourists were wounded after hot air balloons made an emergency landing due to winds in Nevsehir district of Cappadocia.
Last February, one Danish tourist died after falling off the balloon.
The Cappadocia region is visited by around 2.5 million local and foreign tourists every year, with some of the visitors opting to take balloon flights over the stunning landscape during their trip.
