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Tourist Submarine Sinks in Red Sea, Killing Six

The 'Sindbad' submarine, carrying 44 passengers, sank near Hurghada, Egypt, with 29 survivors rescued and investigations ongoing.

  • The tourist submarine 'Sindbad' sank on March 27, 2025, about one kilometer off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, during a sightseeing tour.
  • Six fatalities have been confirmed, including at least four Russian nationals, while 29 passengers were rescued and nine sustained injuries.
  • The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was a semi-submersible designed for underwater tours and reportedly struck a coral reef before sinking.
  • Rescue operations, involving 21 ambulances, have concluded, and survivors were taken to hospitals or returned to their accommodations.
  • This incident marks the second major tourist boat tragedy in the Red Sea in recent months, raising concerns about safety standards in Egypt's tourism sector.
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