Three British tourists are missing as boat with 29 people on board bursts into flames during diving trip in the Egyptian Red Sea ‘after electrical fault’
- Three British tourists are reportedly missing after a boat caught fire in Egypt
Three British tourists are reportedly missing after a boat caught fire during a diving trip.
There were 29 people on the ship, called Hurricane, that burst into flames in the Red Sea, Egypt.
Shocking footage showed the boat’s stern being ravaged with flames as black smoke erupted from the ship.
Rescue services were alerted to the fire after blaze was said to have started in the engine room because of an electrical circuit.
So far, 26 passengers have been rescued, with 12 of them being British and the other 14 thought to be Egyptian.
Three British tourists are reportedly missing after a boat caught fire during a diving trip
Shocking footage showed the boat’s stern being ravaged with flames as black smoke erupted from the ship
Egyptian police said the people rescued had no injuries and were in good health.
Cops said the crew rescued suffered no injuries and were taken to shore in good health.
The cruiser left Port Ghalib in the eastern city of Marsa Alam on June 6, and was meant to return today.
The cruiser left Port Ghalib in the eastern city of Marsa Alam on June 6, and was meant to return today
Pictured: The scuba diving ship moored at Daedalus Reef in the Red Sea, Egypt, before the blaze
It was said to be one of the Tornado Marine Fleet tours, which offers ‘Luxury Red Sea Liveaboards’ for just under £1,500 per trip.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: ‘We are in contact with local authorities following an incident aboard a dive boat near Marsa Alam, and are supporting British nationals involved.’
The Red Sea Governorate said: ‘The initial examination resulted in an electrical short circuit in the engine room, and the investigation authorities went to conduct an inspection and investigation.’
It added: ‘[The Secretary General] pointed out that the crew and passengers were rescued by the boat named ‘Blue’ and returned to central Marsa Alam, and a search is still underway for three British passengers by the concerned authorities and other boats, stressing that the Ambulance Authority and the Directorate of Health Affairs have been notified to raise the level of readiness and follow-up is underway.’
