
Thu Mar 27 11:38:55 UTC 2025: ## Tourist Submarine Sinks in Egypt, Killing Six
**Hurghada, Egypt –** A tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday, resulting in six deaths and nine injuries. Twenty-nine passengers were rescued from the vessel, which was carrying 45 tourists of various nationalities. The cause of the sinking is currently under investigation.
Two municipal officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed the casualties. A statement from the Red Sea governorate reported the rescue efforts. The submarine was operating near a popular tourist beach area when the incident occurred. The incident comes amid concerns about increased dangers in the Red Sea due to regional conflicts, leading some tourist companies to curtail operations in the area.