Russian citizens killed in a submarine accident from Egypt's coast

Russian citizens killed in a submarine accident from Egypt's coast

In a tragic incident near the coastal town of Hurghada on the Red Sea, four of the victims who were on board a sunken submarine are Russian citizens. This was announced in a Facebook post from the Russian Embassy in Egypt.

Details on the accident

The accident occurred on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. when the Sindbad Sindbad fell "at a distance of 1 km from the coast". According to the message, 45 tourists, all of whom were Russian nationality, were on board the vehicle. There were also minors among the passengers, but it is unclear whether they are one of the victims.

rescue measures and current information

The submarine was on a regular underwater excursion to visit the coral reef. According to the first information, most of the inmates were saved and brought to their hotels or clinics in Hurghada. The status of several tourists is currently being clarified. Diplomats of the Consulate General are present at the Sindbad Hotel pier to provide support. Egyptian media report that a total of six people were killed in this incident, with the fatalities being foreign citizens, according to the governor of Hurghada.

Information about the operator of the submarine

The company that operates the submarine describes a “team of experts” on its website with “years of experience”. The submarines were constructed in Finland to withstand the underwater pressure up to a depth of 75 meters and thus to ensure safety and reliability. In an emergency, oxygen masks are available over the places and life jackets under the seats.

technical details and equipment

The Sindbad submarines fleet comprises two “leisure boots”, each of which offers space for 44 passengers and two pilots, equipped with “spacious panoramic windows” for every passenger. The submarine can dive to 25 meters below sea level for up to 40 minutes, which enables passengers to explore "500 meters of coral reef and its marine residents". The "spacious, air-conditioned cabin" has "comfortable seats and personal TV monitors".

older incidents and tourist importance

Last November at least 16 people disappeared when a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea after warnings from Rauer See had been pronounced. At this point it was unclear how the fourth -jecked, wooden motor yacht could decrease. Egypt's tourism industry is one of the most important sources of income in the country and plays a crucial role in the national economy.

This story continues to develop and is updated.