What we know about Sindbad submarines that sank in Hurghada

The ‘Sinbad’ submarine docked at the marine (Picture: SWNS)

A tourist submarine incident that sank off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, killing six Russian citizens, is now at the centre of a growing mystery over its safety record and the cause of the disaster.

‘Sindbad’, which operated off the marina in Hurghada, was transporting 45 Russians on an underwater excursion when the incident happened earlier this morning.

Questions are now being asked about what caused the vessel to sink – and the security measured around such tours.