Egypt submarine sinking: Crew questioned after six tourists killed
Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.
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The 39 other passengers, and five crew were rescued on Thursday after the Sindbad vessel foundered at about 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT), officials say. Nine people have been injured, including four critically.
The group had been on board the sightseeing vessel, viewing coral reefs off the resort town of Hurghada.
Two children were among the six Russian tourists killed, Russian media reported. The cause of the incident is as yet unclear.
The Sindbad had been in operation as a tourist submarine for a number of years.
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