The incident took place in a spot between Old Cairo and Qasr El-Nil in the capital.

Among the deceased are two eight-year-old girls, according to the reports. No further details were provided regarding the identities of the three other fatalities.

A Saudi family of eight – comprising a mother, her two children, and her sister with her four children – was among the injured.

The boat's driver also sustained severe injuries and is currently hospitalized.

A 15-year-old girl, a 14-year-old boy, and a 65-year-old woman were reported missing, raising fears of a potential rise in the death toll.

The Public Prosecution has initiated investigation into the incident.

Initial investigations unveiled that the boat was operating with an expired license and capsized due to excess weight.

However, the precise cause of the incident was not immediately disclosed by officials.