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Batiscaf with the Russians sank off the coast of Hurghada in Egypt, 6 people were killed


The excursion bathyscaphe, inside of which there were 45 citizens of Russia, sank off the coast of Hurghada in Egypt. Four people died, nine are in critical condition. Later, the number of dead increased to six.

The incident occurred this morning, March 27, at a distance of one kilometer from the shore. In addition to the crew members, there were 45 tourists who arrived at the vouchers of the Bibli -Globus travel agency. Among them were children.

All injured tourists lived in Sindbad Club, Mercure Hurghada and Titanic Beach hotels. According to local media, 9 people are hospitalized in critical condition.

A tour passed under water. Sindbad Submarines, working in Hurghada for several years, offered a 25 meters immersion to inspect coral reefs. Most tourists are saved and delivered to hospitals. On the pier of the Sinbad hotel, there are diplomats of the Consulate General, Writes Edition “Days24”.

TASS, citing the Russian General Consul in Hurghad, reports that at least four dead were Russian citizens.



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