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Two Killed in Oil Tanker Fire Off South Korea: Report

The Coast Guard rescued 16 crew members and plans to investigate the cause after the blaze was extinguished.

The two victims were found dead in the engine room, Yonhap said. The remaining 16 crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard.

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A fire broke out on an oil tanker off the coast of Incheon, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of two crew members, while 16 others were rescued safely.

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A fire broke out on a 7,000-ton oil product carrier in the waters near Jawoldo, Incheon, resulting in the deaths of two of the 18 crew members and the rescue of 16. The Central Regional Coast Guard extinguished the fire after about five hours and is currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.

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(Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Sang-yeon = Two crew members were found in cardiac arrest after a fire broke out on a ship in the waters near Jawoldo, Incheon.

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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