According to the Egyptian newspaper Al Masry al-Youm, a Sinbad tourist submarine sank in the resort of Hurghada on the Red Sea in Egypt, with 44 people on board. At least six tourists died in the accident.
A Sinbad submarine with 44 tourists sank in the Red Sea at the resort of Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday morning (27th). According to local media, six people died in the accident.
The Egyptian newspaper Al Masry al-Youm reported that 21 ambulances were called to rescue the injured who were in critical condition. 29 passengers were rescued.
The submarine sank in front of the hotel marina, 1 km from the coast.
Initially, it was reported that the tourists were from different nationalities, but later the Russian embassy in Cairo told NBC that everyone on board was Russian.
“The majority of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada,” the embassy stated in a communiqué.
Sinbad Submarines organizes sightseeing tours in the Hurghada resort, offering a unique experience to explore marine life. The visits are guided, with information provided about the underwater flora and fauna.
The Sinbad submarine is made of durable plastic and can accommodate up to 44 passengers, with windows for panoramic views of the sea floor.
Photos: Instagram @sinbad.submarines. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
