Sindbad submarine sinks off Egypt, six confirmed dead

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Egypt when the Sindbad submarine sank during a tourist trip, resulting in the deaths of six passengers and injuries to at least nine others. Eyewitness accounts from survivors describe a horrifying scene as the submarine began to dive with its hatches open, causing panic among those onboard, many of whom struggled to escape. Survivor Elena Boldareva recounted that some passengers managed to swim out while others did not, with her family suffering serious injuries. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident as authorities dispatched ambulances to assist the injured. The vessel was reportedly carrying 45 tourists and five crew members at the time of the incident, which took place near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of submarine tours, with previous excursions having received positive feedback from passengers.