Tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks off the coast of Egypt

Published



A tourist submarine believed to be carrying at least 45 Russians sank off the coast of Egypt, killing at least six people, according to the Russian Embassy in Egypt and state media.

The tourists were on an excursion to explore the Red Sea when the submarine sank off the Egyptian coast near Hurghada, a popular vacation destination about 300 miles southeast of Cairo.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.