In pictures: Egypt blasts

1 of 11 At least 88 people died in bomb attacks on a market and two hotels in the Egyptian resort of Sharm al-Sheikh.

2 of 11 At least two of the explosions were caused by car bombs, with devastating effects.

3 of 11 The Old Market bomb is thought to have killed Egyptian workers gathered at a street cafe.

4 of 11 Several vehicles were also damaged in the blast.

5 of 11 The blast scattered debris and sent flaming wreckage into the sea.

6 of 11 The attackers struck at the height of the tourist season and on a national holiday.

7 of 11 Witnesses spoke of hysteria and panic in the aftermath of the attacks.

8 of 11 Police checked the scene of the hotel bombings for clues.

9 of 11 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak cut short a holiday to visit the scene of the bombings.

10 of 11 Most of those who died were Egyptian nationals, although foreigners were among the victims.

11 of 11 Some tourists shaken by the attacks have packed their bags and are heading home.