At least four people have died and four others are missing after an oil barge sank in the Gulf of Suez, according to Egyptian authorities.
The barge was operating near the Gabal el-Zeit area south of the Suez Canal when it capsized late Tuesday during towing operations.
The Egyptian government reported that 22 crew members were rescued, with some receiving medical attention in nearby hospitals. Search operations continued into Wednesday as rescue teams and the navy worked to locate the missing crew members while monitoring environmental safety conditions in the area.
Officials stated that the incident has not affected shipping through the Suez Canal, which remains fully operational. An investigation into the cause of the sinking has been launched, with authorities emphasizing the importance of maritime safety in the region.
With input from Al Jazeera.
