A tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, during a routine underwater tour, resulting in the deaths of at least six Russian nationals. Owned by Sindbad Submarines, the vessel was designed for sightseeing and struck a reef, leading to a loss of pressure that allowed seawater to flood in. Despite crew attempts to evacuate, the vessel sank quickly. Investigations by Egyptian and Russian authorities are ongoing, with the incident raising concerns about safety in Egypt’s booming tourism sector.
The submarine, owned by Sindbad Submarines, sank during a routine underwater tour, resulting in six deaths and injuries among Russian nationals aboard, according to investigations.
Authorities reported that the vessel had struck a reef and began losing pressure, dramatically increasing the possibility of seawater rapidly flooding inside.
The Association of Tour Operators in Russia released information indicating that the vessel sank around 10 AM after efforts to return to the surface failed.
Investigations by both Egyptian and Russian officials are ongoing, as they seek to determine specific causes for the tragic sinking of the tourist submarine.
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