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Two British Thomas Cook holidaymakers die in Egypt Two British Thomas Cook holidaymakers die in Egypt
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Two British holidaymakers have died in Egypt, a travel company has said.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. John Cooper, 69, and wife Susan, 63, from Burnley, Lancashire, died at the hotel Steigenberger Aqua Magic, in Hurghada on the Red Sea.
The firm said it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths, which included a "loyal and long-serving" member of staff. Mrs Cooper who worked at a branch of travel firm Thomas Cook in Burnley, was described as "loyal and long-serving" member of staff by the company.
It said it was working with the hotel and local authorities. The Foreign Office said it was supporting the couple's family. The company said it was "deeply saddened", adding it was supporting the couple's family.
Ingo Burmester, chief of Thomas Cook UK, said: "Our focus is on fully supporting their loved ones." It said it was also working with the hotel and local authorities.
The Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local tour operator.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.