South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan coast, eight people dead in tragedy

• South Korean-flagged tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Japan's west coast, killing eight sailors.
• One person was found in a non-life-threatening condition, and two others missing.
• The ship was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid.

A South Korean-flagged tanker overturned off the west coast of Japan, resulting in the deaths of eight sailors. Japan's coast guard reported finding one other person in a non-life-threatening condition, while two others remain missing. The Keoyoung Sun capsized off Yamaguchi prefecture after the crew radioed for help around 07:00 on Wednesday (22:00 GMT Tuesday).

Authorities are still searching for another two sailors who were on board. The ship had reportedly anchored due to stormy weather. The Coast Guard reported that the vessel was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid. The rescue operation is underway near the city of Shimonoseki in the southwest countries.

The Japanese coast guard reports that the crew comprises two Koreans, eight Indonesians, and one Chinese citizen. Winds measuring up to 54km (33 miles) per hour were recorded in the area on Wednesday.

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