At least six students have reportedly drowned and 21 taken to hospital after getting into difficulty swimming on a school trip in Egypt.
Emergency services were called to Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria to rescue the group.
Six students were pronounced dead at the scene, while 21 were taken to hospital and another three treated on the beach.
Red warning flags were already raised due to dangerous wave conditions and strong currents.
The beach has now been closed and Egypt’s Ministry of Health said they ‘urge the public to adhere to safety guidelines on beaches’.
Khaled Abdel Ghaffa, Minister of Health and Population, said that all emergency treatment is being made available to the students.
An investigation has opened to determine if proper safety measures were in place.
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