Search operation underway for three British tourists after boat bursts into flames in the Egyptian Red Sea
The Foreign Office has said it is supporting British nationals after the incident, which saw a dive boat engulfed in flames off the coast of Marsa Alam, in the Red Sea.
It's believed the boat was carrying 30 people at the time of the incident - 15 of which are believed to be British tourists.It's believed the boat was carrying 30 people at the time of the incident - 15 of which are believed to be British tourists.Footage uploaded to social media appeared to show the boat almost entirely engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing from the vessel.
According to initial reports, the boat had left the Port of Ghalib on June 6 and had been scheduled to return on Sunday, June 11. Described as a "Powerhouse of the Red Sea", the Hurricane diving vessel is believed to be owned by the Tornado Marine Fleet and costs around £1500 for a seven night trip. The alarm was raised at around 6.30am on Sunday morning as the ship was nearing the Red Sea's Elphinstone Reef.
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