Egypt submarine crew questioned over sinking that killed 6 after witness claims ‘dive hatches left open’

The crew members were interrogated on the deadly tourist submarine By Egyptian officials on the Red Sea disaster.

Six people died on Thursday, when 39 others miraculously rescued after the submarine sank off the city of Horgada.

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Nine people were injured with four in critical condition, according to the Red Sea ruler.

The authorities said that a couple, both doctors, were among the victims with their daughters in the hospital.

Russian media reported that two children also announced.

The crew has now begun to interrogate it, as many unanswered questions remain on how to suddenly submarine.

The ruler Omar Hanafi confirmed yesterday that the submarine has a valid license and that the crew obtained all the correct certificates.

As investigations continued, witnesses began to reveal the terrifying moments when they were exposed to the first time.

The survivors of Elena Boldorva claimed that the ship was immersed with its still open wrap and which allowed water to flood quickly.

Many of those who fled to climb through open holes managed to safety.

It was a large group of tourist attractions on board the ship at the time of its sinking.

Sindbad was working as tourist submarines for several years.

The survivor Elena Boldariva said the white vessels holes were open when it sank at the beginning of a 68 -pound journey to see coral reef 70 feet under the waves.

“Some managed to swim, others did not.” Said the Russian survivor – who escaped with her husband.

Her daughters and mother were transferred to the hospital in a serious condition, as the authorities responded to the Egyptian operators in the sunken craft yesterday.

The first victims were initially named yesterday as a Russian couple, anesthesiologist Rafael Valloin, 40, and his wife, Christina, 39, a pediatrician.

But the Russian authorities later confirmed Christina.

According to what was reported in the hospital with her surviving daughters between the ages of 10 and 15.

Rafeel worked at the regional central hospital in the Russian central region called Tataristan.

The Sindbad submarine was carrying 45 tourists because it made a 40 -minute trip to see the coral reefs.

Officials said most of the tourists were Russian, but there were also some India, Norway and Sweden. There were also five Egyptians on board.

Biblio Globus passengers, who resided at Sindbad Hotel in Hurhada, who owns SUB and runs over sea adventure trips.

Twenty -nine of water affected by the shark was withdrawn, but nine were wounded, including four who left fight for their lives in critical condition.

The survivors were returned to their hotels while the injured were taken to the hospital.

The Russian embassy in Cairo confirmed that the accident involves its citizens.

A statement said: “On March 27, at approximately 10:00, Sindbad Bathyscaphe, owned by the hotel of the same name, was crashed, one kilometer from the beach.

“In addition to the crew, there were 45 tourists on board, including the palace. All of them are Russian citizens.

“Most of the plane were rescued and transferred to their hotels and hospitals in Hergada.”

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