Six dead as tourist submarine crashes off the coast of Egypt

By Efiok Ephraim

March 27, 2025

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This tragic incident involving the Sindbad submersible highlights the risks associated with underwater tourism. The loss of life is devastating, and it’s particularly unsettling that many of those affected were foreign nationals, including four Russian citizens. The submarine’s crash, occurring just off the coast of Hurghada, has understandably raised concerns about safety protocols and the stability of such vessels in potentially dangerous conditions.

It is also worth noting that this isn’t the first such accident in the region, as last November, a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea as well, resulting in casualties. It seems that despite the popularity of underwater tourism in Egypt, safety measures might need to be reassessed to prevent future incidents.

How do you feel about the safety of these kinds of excursions? Would incidents like this make you hesitant to go on a similar trip?

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