Five British tourists rescued from burning boat and one wounded after it erupted in flames off Greek island

FIVE Brit tourists were rescued from their motorboat after it burst into flames while sailing off the coast of Greece. Shocking footage shows the boat engulfed by a fireball as those onboard dived into the sea near Zante to escape the inferno. Ionian TvThe motorboat horrifically burst into flames with five Brits onboard[/caption] Ionian TvThick black plumes of smoke billowed into the sky as the blaze took hold[/caption] Luckily, a nearby boat spotted the crew in distress and rushed over to help them make their way back to shore. They were whisked back to dry land to receive medical treatment after the ordeal around 250ft from shore. One of the passengers reportedly suffered burns when the craft caught fire. The vessel subsequently sank following the raging fire. It is not yet clear what sparked the blaze. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.