At least six people were killed after a submarine carrying dozens of tourists sank off the coast of Egypt.

A further nine people were said to be injured, four of them critically, in the terrifying disaster that arose nearly a kilometer off the holiday resort of Hurghada this morning.

The submarine was called Sindbad and was said to be carrying 44 passengers from all over the globe, including young children. However, it ended up sinking in the end.

The exact location was outlined to be off the marina of the Sindbad Club Hotel. Rescue services have so far managed to save 29 people, as per a new statement released by the Red Sea governorate.

So far, 29 people have been rescued, as shared by a statement released by the Red Sea governorate. Officials from Egypt shared how at least six were dead, while Moscow’s embassy mentioned that all of the passengers were of Russian descent, with nearly four of its citizens among those killed.

Russian media did confirm that two kids were among those killed. One passenger by the name of Dr. Kristina Valliulina was reunited with her kids after fears grew about her death. Now, chilling footage shows the exact moment the submarine collided underwater, causing it to sink.