Palm fell on sunbeds with Russian tourists in Egypt

Palm fell on the sunbeds of Russian tourists on the territory of the five-star hotel Al Kasr Sahl Hasheesh in the area of Sahl Hashish near Hurghada. The incident occurred on September 30.

The tree collapsed due to a strong gust of wind. The medics were on the scene. The Consulate General of Russia in Hurghada told RBC that the tourists were not injured.

“A gust of wind broke off part of the palm tree. There were no casualties among tourists. The fragments of the palm fell on a durable metal structure, the diplomatic mission said in a comment.

On the eve of the FT reported that the Mediterranean coast of Egypt is turning from a desert into a popular summer holiday destination for wealthy Egyptians and has become home to closed communities.