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Deep-Sea Disaster: Submersible Sinks During Voyage to Titanic Wreckage, Killing 5 Onboard

  • The Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the Titanic's wreckage, killing all five passengers and crew.
  • OceanGate Expeditions, which operated the submersible, disregarded safety concerns about the vessel's experimental design.
  • Passengers included a renowned Titanic explorer, an aviation tycoon, a father and son, and OceanGate's CEO.
  • Rescue efforts turned into recovery missions as searchers found debris and the passengers' bodies.
  • Investigations are probing OceanGate's practices and whether regulations can prevent future tragedies.
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