At least 7 dead as chemical tanker Keoyoung Sun carrying 1,000 tons of acid capsizes in storm off coast of Japan

SEVEN people have been pronounced dead after a South Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized off the coast of Japan.

The Japanese coast guard rushed to help the crew of 11, but only nine have been found so far.

Seven people have been confirmed dead

Only one member of the crew has been confirmed alive and the remaining sailor’s condition is unknown.

Rescue workers are still searching for two more people who were on the chemical tanker, which overturned in rough weather at sea.

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