AT least six students have tragically drowned and 24 others have been injured while swimming at a beach in Egypt.
Authorities rushed to Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria after receiving reports that students were struggling with the water.
A large-scale rescue effort was launched and 16 fully-equipped ambulances were deployed.
Despite their rapid response, six students could not be saved and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Rescuers were able to treat three injured students on-site, while the remaining 21 were transported to local hospitals for further medical care.
Thirteen students were taken to Agamy Specialised Hospital, eight to Amriya General Hospital, while three others received treatment on-site.
Authorities in Alexandria ordered the immediate closure of Abu Talat Beach.
Red warning flags have been raised across the area, cautioning the public against entering the sea due to dangerous wave conditions and strong currents.
Khaled Abdel Ghaffa, Minister of Health and Population, said that all emergency treatment is being made available to the students.
An investigation is now underway, and officials are examining whether proper safety measures were in place.
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