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Six Dead in Red Sea Submarine Tragedy Near Hurghada

The Sindbad tourist submarine sank during a sightseeing tour, killing six Russian nationals, including two children, and injuring nine others, with investigations ongoing into the cause.

People walk next to an Egyptian police vehicle in front of the hospital where the bodies of foreigners who were killed when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Hurghada are kept in Hurghada, Egypt, March 27, 2025.
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FILE - Tourists walk on the Giftun Island beach as the sun sets over the Red Sea in Hurghada, Egypt, Thursday Aug. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
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Overview

  • The Sindbad submarine, carrying 45 tourists and five crew members, sank 1 kilometer off Hurghada's coast during a routine underwater tour of coral reefs.
  • Six people, all Russian nationals, including two children, were confirmed dead, while 39 others were rescued; four remain in critical condition.
  • Preliminary reports suggest the submarine may have struck a reef and lost pressure, though the exact cause is still under investigation.
  • Egyptian authorities confirmed the submarine had a valid license and passed technical inspections, with the crew now being questioned by investigators.
  • The incident has renewed concerns over safety standards for tourist vessels in the Red Sea, a vital hub for Egypt's tourism industry.