Submarine Sinking in Egypt Results in Deaths of Russian Tourists
A sightseeing submersible carrying 45 passengers encountered distress 1 kilometer off the coast. At least six Russian citizens have died in Egypt following the sinking of a tourist submarine, as confirmed by Russian officials. The incident...
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A sightseeing submersible carrying 45 passengers encountered distress 1 kilometer off the coast.
At least six Russian citizens have died in Egypt following the sinking of a tourist submarine, as confirmed by Russian officials.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning in the resort city of Hurghada when a submersible operated by a local hotel and staffed by five crew members was taking tourists, predominantly from Russia, on a sightseeing trip to a coral reef. The emergency unfolded approximately 1 kilometer from the shore.
Among the six victims identified by the Russian consulate general in Hurghada, two were minors. Several individuals are still unaccounted for, according to Consul Viktor Vorpaev, who briefed journalists on the situation. Reports from Egyptian media suggest that the total number of deceased may reach nine. Seven individuals who survived the incident required hospitalization for treatment.
The cause of the sinking is still unknown. Witnesses reported that the submersible began its descent before all passengers had boarded from a pontoon anchored near the reef, resulting in widespread panic. A video circulated by Russian media documented the distress, showing people screaming as the vessel’s top hatch remained open.
Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi, who visited the survivors, reassured that the submersible's license and documentation were valid and vowed to ensure full transparency during the investigation. He added that tourists from India, Norway, and Sweden were also among the passengers.
Most of the tourists were reportedly staying at three hotels: the owner of the submersible, Sindbad Club, as well as Mercure Hurghada and Titanic Beach. The excursion was organized by a company that noted the watercraft was ten years old.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
At least six Russian citizens have died in Egypt following the sinking of a tourist submarine, as confirmed by Russian officials.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning in the resort city of Hurghada when a submersible operated by a local hotel and staffed by five crew members was taking tourists, predominantly from Russia, on a sightseeing trip to a coral reef. The emergency unfolded approximately 1 kilometer from the shore.
Among the six victims identified by the Russian consulate general in Hurghada, two were minors. Several individuals are still unaccounted for, according to Consul Viktor Vorpaev, who briefed journalists on the situation. Reports from Egyptian media suggest that the total number of deceased may reach nine. Seven individuals who survived the incident required hospitalization for treatment.
The cause of the sinking is still unknown. Witnesses reported that the submersible began its descent before all passengers had boarded from a pontoon anchored near the reef, resulting in widespread panic. A video circulated by Russian media documented the distress, showing people screaming as the vessel’s top hatch remained open.
Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi, who visited the survivors, reassured that the submersible's license and documentation were valid and vowed to ensure full transparency during the investigation. He added that tourists from India, Norway, and Sweden were also among the passengers.
Most of the tourists were reportedly staying at three hotels: the owner of the submersible, Sindbad Club, as well as Mercure Hurghada and Titanic Beach. The excursion was organized by a company that noted the watercraft was ten years old.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
