At least six people are dead after a tourist submarine sank in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Multiple ambulances have been deployed to the coastal city of Hurghada which is popular with British travellers, with at least another nine people injured.
The Sinbad submarine, which can hold 44 passengers and has taken tourists to explore the area’s coral reefs for years, sank close to the harbour in front of a luxury hotel, according to reports.
The submarine, called Sinbad, was carrying 45 passengers, including children – all Russian nationals, NBC reported.
The injured, including four in critical condition, were taken to nearby hospitals. Twenty-nine other passengers were rescued.
The cause of the sinking has not been confirmed.
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The Red Sea Security Directorate stated it had received a report of the tourist submarine sinking in front of the marina resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, according to Al-Masry Al-Youm.
They have been approached for comment by The Independent.
An advert by Sinbad Club, who are believed to operate the tourist submarine, states: “Enjoy the breath-taking view in the air-conditioned comfort and safety of our submarine.
“It offers 44 passenger seats, two pilot’s seats and a sizeable round viewing window for each passenger.
“Experience the beauty of the Red Sea underwater world without getting wet.”
The company added it holds two of the “14 real recreational submarines” in the entire world.
The coastal city of Hurghada is one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast and attracts large numbers of tourists each year, including Britons.
