After a submarine sank on the Egyptian coast with 44 tourists, there were at least six!
At the time of sinking, the tourist submarine in Sindbad had carried 44 international passengers, including children, near the dock at the Sindbad Club Hotel.
Rescue services have managed to save 29 people so far, a statement issued by the Red Sea Province said.
Egyptian officials said at least six were @d, while Moscow’s embassy in Cairo said all passengers were Russians and four of the dead were citizens.
According to Russian media reports, the@th may have suffered as much as nine losses, with no confirmed reports claiming the ship collided with the reef and “suppressed” at 65 feet, which caused it to sink.
About 21 ambulances were sent to the scene of the incident, and due to the severity of their condition, the injured had been transported to local hospitals, including Al-Kawthar.
The report said passengers were “different nationalities”, but in Facebook’s post, the Russian embassy in Egypt said that all tourists were Russian.
The post reads: “On March 27, about 10:00, 1 km from the coast, this is an accident with a diving “Simbad” that belongs to the hotel of the same name.
Diving, inspecting coral reefs for routine underwater excursions.
In addition to the crew, there are 45 tourists on board, including minors. All of these are Russian citizens and tourists to the “Biblio Globus” company (the host tourism company of Egypt – “Biblio Globus Egypt Tourism”).
“ According to the initial data, most of the passengers on the ship were rescued and taken to hotels and hospitals in Helgada.
‘Their health is not what attracts attention. Four people were killed. The fate of several tourists is being determined.
“Diplomaticians of the Consulate General” are located on the dock of the “Sindbad Hotel”.
Egyptian officials do not want to be named.
Passengers have been traveling at sea, seeing Egypt’s coral reefs and tropical fish in front of the boat, able to dive into the depths of 72 feet and sink.
The submarine has been operating tourism travel in Hurghada for several years.
According to operator Sharm Hurghada’s tour, the underwater tour lasts 3 hours, with £68 per adult ticket and £35 for children.
The company boasts that its trip allows visitors to admire the underwater life of Hurghada and the extensive coral reefs, enjoy a diving experience while keeping it dry, and see underwater life at 72 feet deep.
It also claims it owns two of the world’s only 14 real entertainment submarines.
The Sindbad Submarine’s website continues: “It offers 44 passenger seats – two pilot seats and a considerable circular viewing window for each passenger.”
