Shocking moment Nile cruise ship catches fire with hundreds of tourists on board
A tourist cruise ship burst into flames on the River Nile, forcing the evacuation of over 200 holidaymakers.
Terrifying footage captured the Iberotel Crown Empress engulfed in an orange blaze with flames exploding from the windows as the vessel sailed between Luxor and Edfu, Egypt.
The fire is believed to have broken out in the ship’s galley at around 6:15pm on Tuesday for reasons which are still being investigated.
Full story Shocking moment Nile cruise ship catches fire with hundreds of tourists on board
