Egypt: Submarine tragedy in Red Sea claims six lives, dozens rescued

A deadly incident occurred in Egypt’s Red Sea on Thursday March 27 when a tourist submarine sank during a trip to the resort city of Hurghada. The submarine, named Sinbad, was carrying 45 foreign tourists, including Russians, Indians, Norwegians, and Swedish, as well as five Egyptian crew members.

Six Russian nationals tragically lost their lives in the accident, while 39 others, including minors, were rescued. The vessel sank at its marina, located in front of a prominent hotel, leaving a scene of chaos for emergency responders.

Twenty-three injured passengers were taken to five nearby hospitals, with many suffering fractures and bruises.

Four individuals were placed in intensive care due to critical injuries, while the others, in stable condition, were discharged and returned to their hotels.

Thankfully, no passengers were reported missing following the incident. The Red Sea Governorate confirmed that the submarine’s license was valid, and the crew leader held the required qualifications, suggesting that the incident may have been an unfortunate accident.

As investigations continue into the cause of the sinking, confusion initially arose when the Russian Consulate in Hurghada stated that all passengers on board were Russian citizens. However, further clarification revealed that tourists from multiple countries were aboard. The tragic event has cast a shadow over the region’s thriving tourism industry, with officials vowing to determine the exact cause of the sinking to prevent such incidents in the future.