5 Egyptians Die in Cruise Ship Fire

Egyptian security officials say five Egyptians have been killed and two injured by a fire on a Nile cruise ship.

Officials say the fire began in the engine room and quickly spread through the ship while it was moored near the Pharonic-era ruins of Luxor.

Authorities said 43 French tourists on board the MS Aurora were evacuated safely to another cruise ship.

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