Six Dead in Red Sea Tourist Submarine Disaster, Raising Concerns Over Egypt’s Maritime Safety

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Six people have died after a tourist submarine operated by Sindbad sank in the Red Sea near Hurghada, Egypt, at approximately 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) on March 27. The cause of the sinking remains unclear, but the incident has reignited concerns over Egypt’s lax maritime safety standards, shoddy equipment, and lack of effective emergency response measures.

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