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Six Russians killed as tourist submarine sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea

By IGIHE
On 28 March 2025 at 07:00

Six Russian tourists were killed, and 39 others were rescued when a tourist submarine sank in Egypt’s Red Sea on Thursday. The incident occurred during a trip to the resort city of Hurghada. According to the Red Sea Governorate’s official Facebook page, the submarine was carrying 45 foreign passengers from Russia, India, Norway, and Sweden, along with five Egyptian crew members.

Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, dispatching 21 ambulances to transport 23 injured passengers to five local hospitals. The injured sustained fractures and bruises, with four in critical condition requiring intensive care. Those in stable condition were discharged and returned to their hotels. Authorities confirmed that no passengers were missing.

Officials stated that the submarine, named Sinbad, had a valid license and the crew leader held the necessary qualifications. The vessel sank at its marina near a well-known hotel. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Earlier reports indicated that all passengers aboard were Russian tourists, including minors, who were traveling with the company Biblio Globus.

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows the rescue site for a sunken tourist submarine in Red Sea off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt.

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