At least six people drowned and several others were injured in the sinking of a tourist underwater to Red Seawhich were carrying 45 Russian tourists, including children.

According to the BBC, the tourist underwater Sindbad It sank outside the Egyptian coasts of the Red Sea, in the city of Hurganda, around 10am on Thursday morning.

The injured, four of whom were in critical condition, were taken to nearby hospitals.

The city of Hurganda is a popular tourist destination, known for its beaches and coral reefs.

The submarine broadcast a danger signal and sank in front of the “famous hotel” marina, which has not been named by local media.

The 45 occupants participated in a sea excursion to see the coral reefs and tropical fish.

This submarine has been on tourist routes in Hurganda for several years.

The causes and precise conditions of the sinking have not been announced.