At six people have died with many injured after a tourist submarine has sunk in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt and some have been rescued.
NBC News said the Russian Embassy in Cairo said four Russin citizens have died following the sinking of the submarine.
NBC reported the Sinbad, the submarine was carrying 45 passengers and children were also onboard.
The Russian embassy told NBC: “On March 27, at about 10:00, the Sindbad bathyscaphe, owned by the hotel of the same name, crashed 1km off the shore. […] In addition to the crew, there were 45 tourists on board, including minors.”
It added: “Most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada.
“Their health condition is not a concern. Four people died. The fate of several tourists is being clarified.”
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