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Couple named in balloon tragedy

17:05, Feb 26 2013

 

Two of the Britons caught up in the Egyptian hot air balloon tragedy have been named.

The Foreign Office confirmed that two British nationals and one British resident died when the balloon plunged to the ground in flames in Luxor.

Michael Rennie, 49, and wife Yvonne, from Perth, were caught up in the tragedy, according to neighbours.

It is not yet clear if they are among the 19 fatalities.

Next-door neighbour Linda Kettles said: "They were very, very nice people who kept themselves to themselves.

"They've gone on holiday to enjoy themselves. They only get the weekends together and any break together is good for them.

"They were really looking forward to getting away.

"I'm totally devastated by the news. I really feel for their families."

The couple moved from Dundee to Perth about 10 years ago and although they have been together for a "long time", they were only married recently, said Ms Kettles.

Mrs Rennie worked as a hospital receptionist and Mr Rennie worked in the construction industry, she said.

 

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