Tragedy off Hurghada’s Tourist Coastline

At the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada in Egypt’s Sinai desert, a tragic accident struck on 27 March. The tourist submarine Sindbad capsized, killing six Russian tourists. Local authorities reported rescuing 39 tourists of various nationalities and either taking them to hospitals or returning them to their hotels.

The Red Sea governorate confirmed that the victims were among 45 tourists and five Egyptian crew members on board when the submarine sank just one kilometre off the shore. Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi said rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene, and no passengers were left unaccounted for. 

Rescue Efforts and Immediate Response

At least nine tourists were taken to hospitals in Hurghada following the accident. The Russian consulate in the province of Ras Al-Wadda said the Sindbad had been carrying 45 tourists — mostly Russians — when it crashed around 10am local time.

Initial reports indicated four deaths, but officials later updated the death toll to six. Emergency crews stood at the pier next to the Sindbad Hotel, which owns and operates the submarine. Russian consular staff were also dispatched to assist survivors. 

Cause of the Sinking Under Investigation

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