More than 100 people leap from blazing boat as fire engulfs children’s tour

More than 100 passengers had to flee a burning ship mid-tour (Picture: Demiroren News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Families were forced to abandon a ship in Turkey after flames engulfed their children’s tour.

More than 100 people were aboard the vessel named Imparator, which began burning in the Fethiye district of Mugla, south-western Turkey.

The seaside resort outing is particularly popular with British tourists and promises youngsters an ‘unforgettable adventure’ with meals, children’s games, and entertainment.

It hosts tours daily, exploring coastal bays and coves.

As the massive fire erupted, passengers leapt into the sea, with Coast Guard teams and nearby civilian boats and private vessels moving in to assist them.

An urgent distress call was made, prompting a multi-agency response involving the Turkish Coast...