Three bodies have been found following the sinking of a tourist boat off the Egyptian coast.

The boat, named Sea Story was carrying 31 tourists of various nationalities, including Britons, and 14 crew members.

Governor of the Red Sea region Amr Hanafi has said that three bodies have now been recovered and 13 people are still missing.

The nationalities of the bodies found have not yet been confirmed.

Three bodies have been found following the sinking of a tourist boat off the Egyptian coast

The boat sank near Shaab Satayah, a coral reef popular for diving trips, in the early hours of yesterday morning. 28 people so far have been rescued.

Two British tourists were saved, while another two Britons are among the missing, according to reports.