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Two Thomas Cook holidaymakers die in Egypt Two British Thomas Cook holidaymakers die in Egypt
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Two holidaymakers have died in Egypt, a travel company has said. Two British holidaymakers have died in Egypt, a travel company has said.
The pair, understood to be from Burnley in Lancashire, died at the Hurghada beach resort on the Red Sea and Thomas Cook has launched an investigation. 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 supporting local authorities. The Foreign Office has been approached for comment. 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.