Titan submersible hearing begins as questions linger over what went wrong

The Titan submersible, carrying five passengers, including the CEO, pilot, mariner, businessmen, and a teenager, imploded while diving to the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic Ocean. An investigatory hearing is underway to determine the cause of the disaster, with OceanGate, the company behind the vessel, under scrutiny for potential cost-cutting measures and safety concerns. The passengers, who paid $250,000 each for the trip, likely perished instantly due to the deep-sea water pressure. Various individuals, including former employees and family members of the deceased, are involved in lawsuits related to the tragedy. Experts hope the investigation will lead to improved safety measures in the submersible industry.