Axapusco, Two people were killed and a child was injured in a hot air balloon accident near the famous Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico City on April 1. The incident was caught on video and has since gone viral on social media. In the footage, the lower part of the blue and white balloon suddenly catches fire, causing panic among the passengers. Some of them jump from the balloon to save themselves, and the balloon ultimately flares up.
The deceased victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, have not been named. The child who was injured suffered second-degree burns to the face and a fractured right femur. It is unclear whether anyone else was on the balloon at the time of the accident. The video of the incident was shared on Twitter by user @Lerpc75 and has caused great distress among viewers.
Teotihuacan is a popular tourist destination that attracts many visitors who wish to take hot air balloon flights over the site. The flights typically cost around 150 US dollars and offer stunning views of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the Avenue of the Dead, which are pre-Columbian monuments. However, the tragic accident has raised concerns about the safety of such activities.
The regional government has issued a statement about the incident, expressing condolences to the victims’ families and stating that an investigation is underway. The government of Mexico has also released a statement, confirming that the passenger in the balloon jumped out after the fire started. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with adventure tourism and the need for operators to ensure the safety of their customers at all times.
The video of the hot air balloon accident has sparked a debate on social media about the regulation of adventure tourism activities. Some users have expressed their shock and sadness at the incident, while others have called for stricter safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future. It remains to be seen what action will be taken to address these concerns and improve the safety of adventure tourism activities in Mexico and elsewhere.
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