In brief
A submarine carrying 45 Russian tourists sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, leading to at least four confirmed deaths. Rescue efforts are ongoing as local authorities investigate the incident.
The submarine was said to be on a tour in the popular Red Sea area when it sank on Thursday, according to reports from the Russian Embassy and local media. While four fatalities have been reported, some local sources mention the possibility of six deaths, though this information remains unverified. In addition to the deceased, nine other people sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. Rescue workers successfully retrieved 29 individuals from the water.This tragic event is not the first of its kind for Egypt, which has endured various problems with tourist boats. Recently, a separate incident occurred in November when a boat carrying tourists sank during a diving trip, resulting in four casualties as well. Commercial submarine tours are typically popular in this region, allowing tourists a chance to explore captivating coral reefs. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
