Explosion kills five on ship off Korean coast

Five people have been killed and six are missing after an explosion on a cargo ship carrying petrol off the west coast of South Korea.

Explosion kills five on ship off Korean coast

Five people have been killed and six are missing after an explosion on a cargo ship carrying petrol off the west coast of South Korea.

The blast happened north of Jawol Island near Incheon port.

16 crewmen were on board - five, including the captain, were rescued.

The cause is not yet known and no oil leakage was reported.

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