Sandwich chain Subway has been criticised after workers joked in regards to the Titan submersible tragedy on a roadside signal.

Passers-by expressed disgust after recognizing the billboard, outdoors a department within the US state of Georgia, which stated: "Our subs don't implode".

Critics included Amanda Butler, who tweeted: "Not only is it distasteful, it's just sad. Do better."

Another wrote: "How tacky, people have no thought of the family members of those who died, disgusting."

Five males, together with three British residents, died when the Titan submersible suffered a "catastrophic" implosion whereas trying to view the wreck of the Titanic, officers consider.

The vessel went lacking within the Atlantic Ocean on 18 June, prompting a frantic large-scale search operation, earlier than particles from the craft was discovered and introduced ashore.

"Presumed human remains" discovered contained in the wreckage are presently being analysed as a part of an investigation into what occurred, the US Coast Guard stated.

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A supervisor on the department, within the metropolis of Rincon, refused to remark to native information outlet WTOC 11, however confirmed the lettering on the signal had been taken down following complaints.

Subway's head workplace blamed a franchise operator and promised it will not occur once more.

A spokesperson informed US media: "We have been in contact with the franchise about this matter and made it clear that this kind of comment has no place in our business."

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