Eight sailors have tragically lost their lives after a South Korean-flagged tanker overturned off the western coast of Japan.
Japan’s coast guard reported that one person was found in a non-life-threatening condition, while two individuals are still missing.
The incident occurred when the Keoyoung Sun capsized near Yamaguchi prefecture after the crew issued a distress call around 07:00 on Wednesday (22:00 GMT Tuesday).
The search efforts are ongoing for the two missing sailors.
The tanker was at anchor due to stormy weather and was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid, according to reports.
The rescue operation is centered near the city of Shimonoseki in southwestern Japan.
The crew comprises two Koreans, eight Indonesians, and one Chinese citizen.
The area experienced strong winds reaching up to 54km (33 miles) per hour during the incident
Source-BBC
