<p>ANKARA, TURKEY (BNO NEWS) -- Two Brazilian nationals died in central Turkey after a hot air balloon crash, local authorities said Monday.

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<p>The incident occurred in Turkey's touristic region of Cappadocia, in Central Anatolia, when two hot air balloons collided in midair at around 6 a.m. local time, according to NevÅehir Gov. Abdurrahman SavaÅ, the Hurriyet Daily News reported.

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<p>The most affected balloon lost its bearings and fell near the Ortahisar area of Ürüp. Maria Luiza Gomes, 71, died at the scene, and Mariua Rosas, 65, later died at a local hospital. Both of them were Brazilian nationals.

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<p>In addition, 23 others were also injured, but few details were immediately available, as the crash site was quickly cordoned off by authorities carrying out investigations.

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<p>While some critics have expressed concern over an excess number of hot air balloons navigating at the same time in the popular touristic area, unclear traffic rules, as well as inexperienced pilots, NevÅehir Mayor Hasan Ünver said the balloon sector would not be affected by the accident.

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<p>Furthermore, Ünver said such accidents are "very ordinary incidents," adding that the risks in balloon rides are lower than parachuting or rafting.

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I've spent a lot of time in Turkey. Plenty of dangers there, but it seems to be safer than Thailand.

I would be interested to know the relationship between a Doctorate and Love.

I don't think this area is going to be the scene of an outbreak of peace, but I hope I am wrong.