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Two British Thomas Cook holidaymakers die in Egypt | |
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Two British holidaymakers have died in Egypt, a travel company has said. | |
The couple, understood to be from Burnley, Lancashire, died in Hurghada on the Red Sea and Thomas Cook has launched an investigation. | |
The firm said it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths, which included a "loyal and long-serving" member of staff. | The firm said it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths, which included a "loyal and long-serving" member of staff. |
It said it was working with the hotel and local authorities. The Foreign Office said it was supporting the couple's family. | |
Ingo Burmester, chief of Thomas Cook UK, said: "Our focus is on fully supporting their loved ones." | Ingo Burmester, chief of Thomas Cook UK, said: "Our focus is on fully supporting their loved ones." |
The Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local tour operator. | |
No further details about the deaths have been released. | No further details about the deaths have been released. |