BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry work panel has arrived in to deal with the aftermath of the hot air balloon crash. Officers from the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the tourist company’s staff members have also flown to Egypt. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, Song Aiguo, said it was difficult to identify the victims.

Song Aiguo, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, said, "The victims were badly burnt in the balloon explosion. This has made it very difficult to identify the bodies. A more technical process will be required."

Song Aiguo said China had contacted Egypt to discuss the transferring of the victims’ bodies to China. The Chinese Embassy in Cairo has also urged the Egyptian government to take necessary measures to guarantee Chinese citizens’ safe traveling in Egypt.

 (Source: CNTV.cn)