Submarine tragedy in Red Sea claims six Russian tourists
A submarine with tourists aboard sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular resort on the Red Sea. Six people died. The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Cairo reported that all the victims were Russian citizens.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the accident happen? The accident occurred off the coast of Hurghada in Egypt, on the Red Sea.
- Who are the victims? The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Cairo confirmed that all the victims were Russian citizens.
- How many people were injured? Local media report that at least six people died, and 19 are injured, four of whom are in critical condition.
Submarine sinking in Egypt
The submarine named Sindbad sank shortly after departing from Hurghada. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
Local services reported, "At least six people died in the tourist submarine accident off the coast of Hurghada in Egypt on the Red Sea."
The BBC, citing local sources in Egypt, reports that about 40 people were on board.
Is this the first such incident in Hurghada?
This is not the first tragedy to occur in Hurghada involving tourist boats. In November last year, the Sea Story boat sank, resulting in the death or disappearance of 11 people.
Polish Press Agency recalls, "Egyptian authorities assessed at that time that the cause of the tragedy was waves reaching 13 feet."
What are the reactions to the accident?
The British broadcaster BBC emphasizes that the Sindbad boat had been in use for a long time.
The Independent informs, "The safety bulletin ... comes after MAIB found that over the last five years, there have been 16 accidents involving liveaboard dive vessels operating in the Red Sea."
