Cairo: A tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, killing several passengers. Four victims were Russian, confirmed their embassy.
The incident happened Thursday at 10:00 a.m. local time, one kilometer from the shore.
The submarine, named Sindbad, belonged to a hotel of the same name and carried 45 Russian tourists.
Children were among the passengers, but it’s unclear if they were among the deceased.
The vessel was on a routine trip to explore coral reefs before the accident occurred.
Survivor Rescue
Most passengers were rescued and sent to hospitals or hotels in Hurghada, according to the Russian embassy.
The fate of some tourists is still being determined, embassy officials said.
Local Egyptian media reported that six people lost their lives in the tragedy.
The victims included foreign nationals, as per a statement from Hurghada’s governorate office.
Russian consulate diplomats are present at the Sindbad Hotel pier to assist.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are working to clarify what caused the crash.
Emergency responders arrived quickly to assist survivors and assess damage.
Eyewitnesses described chaos as the submarine sank unexpectedly.
Local media are covering the incident extensively as investigations continue.
Families of victims are being contacted, while survivors receive medical care.
Official Statements
The Russian embassy confirmed all tourists aboard were Russian nationals.
They assured that efforts are ongoing to determine missing passengers’ whereabouts.
The Sindbad Hotel management has yet to release an official statement.
Egyptian authorities are conducting inquiries to understand the circumstances of the accident.
Global Response
International media are reporting on the tragic event.
Tourism officials are concerned about the potential impact on local tourism.
Condolences pour in from officials and citizens worldwide.
The Russian government is monitoring the situation closely.
