LONDON — Three British nationals who had been reported lacking after a fireplace on a ship in Egypt’s Red Sea on Sunday had died, British vacation firm Scuba Travel stated in an announcement on Monday.
Twelve different individuals additionally on the scuba diving vacation and 14 crew members have been rescued from the ship, the Hurricane, after the hearth broke out at 0530 GMT on June 11, the corporate stated.
The three vacationers who died had chosen to not dive that day, whereas the opposite 12 have been attending a briefing on board when the hearth broke out.
They have been instantly evacuated by rib, whereas the captain and two dive guides tried to achieve the lacking passengers earlier than additionally abandoning the ship for security.
Britain’s Foreign Office stated it was in touch with native authorities concerning the incident and supporting nationals concerned.
The boat was positioned off the Elphinstone Reef close to the south jap Egyptian city of Marsa Alam, when the hearth began. Egypt’s Red Sea resorts are well-liked with vacationers for his or her seashores and diving.
The fireplace was attributable to {an electrical} quick circuit on the boat, Egyptian authorities stated on Sunday.
“Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to their families and friends at this very sad time,” Scuba Travel stated.
The native authorities and police will now conduct a full investigation into the reason for the hearth, the corporate’s assertion added. — Reuters
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