At least six people are feared dead and nine others injured after a tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt. The incident occurred on Thursday morning in the Red Sea. Approximately 40 passengers were on board. Around 29 people were rescued, and the injured, including four critically hurt, were taken to hospitals.
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