The incident happened late on Monday on Lake Mariout, a brackish lake close to the Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria.
The state-run al-Ahram each day reported the boat was carrying at the least 19 folks, all from the identical household.
Among the many useless have been three youngsters in addition to two girls, the report mentioned.
Six folks have been rescued and brought to a hospital whereas rescue staff proceed looking for others who’re nonetheless lacking.
It was not instantly clear what induced the capsizing, however governor Mohamed el-Sharif mentioned the boat was small and overcrowded.
He added that almost all boats on the lake work with out licenses.
“The variety of these lacking has not been specified. We’re right here and ready with 4 rescue groups that are already working now and one other 4 ambulances,” mentioned Mr el-Sharif.
Kinfolk spent the evening on the shoreline, hoping their family members might be rescued or their our bodies retrieved.
Final July, 11 folks drowned at a seaside in Alexandria after a crowd tried to rescue a younger boy ran struggling within the water .
A person jumped in to rescue him and have become caught within the waters as did 9 others who adopted.
