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Twelve tourists were rescued from the vessel in Marsa Alam, which local officials said was carrying 15 British passengers, 10 crew members and two guides.
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."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 fire was spotted at 9:15am on Sunday and according to the Red Sea Governorate, the Secretary-General confirmed that the accident was the result of a fire on the boat which was named the ‘Hurricane’. "He 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 3 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," it added.
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