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Tourist dies in horror yacht crash after boat smashes into rocky reef in Mykonos

A TOURIST has died after the yacht he was on crashed into a reef in Greece.

The man, 58, was on board the boat in Mykonos when it ploughed into the rocks.

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It is unclear what caused the vessel to crash.

The boat was being helmed by a 23-year-old who was also taken to hospital, according to reports.

It comes after five British holidaymakers were rescued from their burning motorboat after it burst into flames while sailing off the coast of Greece last week.

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The vessel was around 250ft from the shore near Zante when it suddenly exploded into a fireball with the tourists trapped onboard.

The helpless holidaymakers were forced to dive into the water to escape the inferno as it engulfed their boat.

Shocking footage shows plumes of thick black smoke billowing into the sky as the wreckage continues to burn.

Crew members were left frantically treading water as they watched the motorboat become consumed by the blaze.

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Thankfully, a nearby boat spotted the Brits in distress and rushed over to help them make their way back to shore.

They dragged them on board and whisked them back to dry land to receive medical treatment in the wake of their fiery ordeal.

At least one of the passengers is said to have suffered burns when the boat became overcome by flames.

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