British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals are among at least 18 tourists killed in a hot air balloon crash near the Egyptian city of Luxor.
The balloon was at 1,000 ft (300m) when it caught fire and plunged onto fields west of Luxor, officials said.
At least two people, including the balloon's pilot, survived, reportedly by jumping out of the balloon before it crashed.
Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most famous pharaonic-era ruins.
It lies on the banks of the River Nile in the south of the country, and has long been a popular tourist destination.
British tour operator Thomas Cook confirmed that four of its clients were on board the balloon - two had died and two were in hospital.
"We have a very experienced team in resort with the two guests in the local hospital, and we're providing our full support to the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time," Peter Fankhauser, CEO of Thomas Cook UK and Europe, said.
The Chinese embassy in Egypt has confirmed that nine Hong Kong tourists died in the balloon crash.
Egyptian police have said the other tourists include four from Japan and two from France. At least one Egyptian also died.
Earlier reports suggested 19 people had been killed.
The balloon was at 1,000 ft (300m) when it caught fire and plunged onto fields west of Luxor, officials said.
At least two people, including the balloon's pilot, survived, reportedly by jumping out of the balloon before it crashed.
Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most famous pharaonic-era ruins.
It lies on the banks of the River Nile in the south of the country, and has long been a popular tourist destination.
British tour operator Thomas Cook confirmed that four of its clients were on board the balloon - two had died and two were in hospital.
"We have a very experienced team in resort with the two guests in the local hospital, and we're providing our full support to the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time," Peter Fankhauser, CEO of Thomas Cook UK and Europe, said.
The Chinese embassy in Egypt has confirmed that nine Hong Kong tourists died in the balloon crash.
Egyptian police have said the other tourists include four from Japan and two from France. At least one Egyptian also died.
Earlier reports suggested 19 people had been killed.
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