Blasts hit 'tourist-packed' Egypt resort

Three explosions tonight rocked the Egyptian resort city of Dahab at the height of the tourist season, killing at least 18 people and wounding more 150 at just one hotel, according to police and rescuers.

Dr Said Essa, who runs Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula rescue squad, said his casualty figures were for victims at the el-Khaleeg Hotel only and although there were casualties in the other blasts, he had no details.