Cruise Ship Inferno on Nile River Forces Mass Evacuation of Tourists

A significant fire engulfed the Iberotel Crown Empress cruise ship on the River Nile, prompting the emergency evacuation of over 200 tourists. The incident occurred as the ship sailed between Luxor and Edfu, Egypt. Eyewitness footage depicted intense orange flames and smoke billowing from the vessel. The fire is believed to have started in the ship's galley around 6:15 PM on Tuesday. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause, emphasizing maritime safety concerns.

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Video zeigt Kreuzfahrtschiff in Flammen: 200 Urlauber evakuiert

Rund 220 Passagiere mussten wegen eines Feuers auf dem Nil-Kreuzfahrtschiff Iberotel Crown Empress evakuiert werden.