Egypt

Tourists survive yacht fire in Red Sea

Thirty tourists survived a fire of a tourist yacht in Red Sea, near Giftun island, while three of the crew sustained injured.
 
A fire broke out on the yacht while on an island diving trip. Civil protection department, fire engine and police were notified, though they were unable to reach the fire.
 
Two of the injured suffered fractures, while the captain suffered asphyxia and shock.
 
Another yacht as well as navy forces and nearby ships were able to rescue the tourists on board.
 
 
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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