A school trip to a popular ​beach near Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, turned tragic on Friday when six students drowned ⁤and ⁣at least 21 others were injured. The students reportedly attempted to swim in the‍ Mediterranean Sea‍ despite perilous wave conditions.

rescuers responded to ⁤Abu⁢ Talat beach after receiving reports of students struggling⁤ in steep waves and strong​ currents, according to official reports. Sixteen ambulances were ⁤dispatched to the scene, as reported ⁢by the Daily Mail.

Beach Closed ‍Following ‌the Incident

Despite the best efforts of medical personnel,⁢ six students were pronounced dead at the beach. The Egyptian ministry of Health later‌ confirmed the fatalities. Twenty-one other students were transported ‍to nearby hospitals for treatment, with three remaining ⁣under observation‍ after receiving care.

Tragic scenes unfolding at an Egyptian⁢ beach ‌after a school trip went horribly ⁣wrong. See the​ latest updates.

Local authorities have closed the affected⁤ section of the‌ beach and⁢ prohibited swimming due to the ⁢hazardous conditions. Red flags have been erected ⁢to warn beachgoers of the dangerous waves.

An inquiry into the‍ circumstances surrounding the incident ​is underway. Authorities will examine whether all safety regulations were followed.

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