Overview

• The 'Sindbad' tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea near Hurghada, Egypt, resulting in six confirmed deaths and nine injuries.
• A total of 45 passengers, all reportedly Russian nationals, were on board, including children; 29 individuals have been rescued.
• The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was en route to a coral reef when it sank approximately one kilometer off the coast.
• Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 21 ambulances dispatched to the scene, and authorities investigating the cause of the incident.
• The tragedy underscores safety concerns in Egypt's tourism sector, following a similar maritime accident in November 2024.