Tragic Submarine Incident Off Egypt’s Coast Leaves Multiple Casualties

A tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, leading to at least six feared deaths and nine injuries. About 40 passengers were on board, with 29 rescued. This incident recalls a previous tourist boat sinking in November 2024, which left 11 missing or dead.

A tragic incident occurred in Egypt’s Red Sea, where a tourist submarine reportedly sank, leading to the feared deaths of at least six individuals and injuries to nine others. Local sources informed the BBC that the sinking took place off the coast of Hurghada early on March 27. Furthermore, four of the injured individuals are currently in critical condition and have been admitted to local hospitals while 29 others are reported to have been rescued.

The submarine, identified as “Sindbad” and operated by Sindbad Submarines, had approximately 40 passengers on board during its expedition to view coral reefs. Reports indicate that the vessel sank close to the harbor and that those on board included individuals of various nationalities. Local news outlet Al-Masry Al-Youm provided further insights into this incident.

In a similar vein, a previous incident in November 2024 involved the sinking of a different tourist boat in the same region, resulting in 11 individuals being either dead or unaccounted for. In a statement to the BBC, survivor Lucianna Galetta from Belgium recounted her grueling experience as one of the last to be rescued from that event, expressing her despair during the ordeal while waiting for assistance.

In summary, the sinking of the tourist submarine off Egypt’s coast has resulted in at least six feared deaths, with nine injured, including four in critical condition. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for tourist vessels in the Red Sea, mirroring a previous tragedy involving another sinking that left 11 individuals dead or missing. More details are awaited from the authorities regarding the investigation into the incident.

Original Source: people.com