A tragic underwater disaster unfolded off the coast of Egypt on Thursday morning when a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea, killing at least six passengers and injuring nine others, including four critically. The vessel, identified as the Sindbad, was carrying 44 people—among them children—on a sightseeing excursion near the popular resort city of Hurghada when it went down approximately one kilometre from the shore.
As authorities scramble to investigate the cause of the crash, this latest catastrophe has intensified scrutiny of Egypt's marine tourism sector, which has faced increasing criticism over inadequate safety measures following similar incidents in recent years.
