Six students died after drowning on a school trip in Egypt.

Emergency services raced to the scene after receiving reports that people were struggling in the water at Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria. Six students were pronounced dead at the scene, while another three students were treated at the beach and 21 were rushed to nearby hospitals, the Mirror reports .

Khaled Abdel Ghaffa, Minister of Health and Population, said that emergency treatment is being provided to the students. The beach has been closed by local officials. Red warning flags have also been raised in the area to warn people about the dangerous conditions and strong currents.

Egypt's Ministry of Health said it "urges the public to adhere to safety guidelines on beaches". Now authorities are investigating the tragedy, and

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