Three travel agents have died during a fam trip to Turkey, according to reports.

The agents, who were part of a group of 60 Russian travel agency managers, are thought to have drunk poisoned alcohol. They had been drinking cocktails, whiskey and cola during a night time cruise from Bodrum,

Other members of the group were also taken to hospital with one woman reported to be in a serious condition.

The situation is being investigated by Turkish police and samples of the whiskey have been taken from the yacht for anlysis.