Family of three dies in Shoreham sea accident, daughter critical in hospital

A family of four got into difficulty in the sea at Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, resulting in the deaths of three members. Hassan ElKhawas, 55, his partner Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter Sara ElKhawas died after being recovered from the water.