Pakistan, March 27 -- At least six Russian tourists died when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday. The submarine, named Sindbad, was carrying 45 tourists and five Egyptian crew members. It sank about one kilometer from shore in the popular tourist promenade area. Authorities confirmed 39 foreign tourists were rescued, and no one is missing.

The exact cause of the sinking remains unclear. However, weather conditions were clear, and underwater visibility was excellent at the time. Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi stated that rescue teams quickly responded to the scene. Russia's consulate confirmed the casualties and added that most survivors were taken to hotels or hospitals.

The Sindbad submarine was designe...