中新网3月21日电 据日本共同社报道，当地时间3月20日上午，一艘载有化学品的韩国籍货船在日本山口县下关市附近海域发生倾覆事故。日本海上保安部迅速展开救援行动，目前已寻获九名船员，不幸的是，其中八人被确认遇难，仅有1人幸存且无生命危险。
此次海难事件发生后，日本海上保安部立即派出多艘救援船只和直升机前往现场进行搜救工作。倾覆的韩国籍货船装载有化学品，目前尚未有关于是否发生泄漏的报告，相关环保部门和海事机构正在密切监控事发海域，以防止可能的环境污染和次生灾害。
遇难者身份和具体事故原因正在进一步调查中，日本当局表示将全力以赴进行救援和调查工作，以查明事故原因，并采取措施防止类似事件再次发生。同时，韩国驻日使馆也派出工作人员前往事故现场，为遇难者家属提供必要的协助和支持。
英文标题：Chemical Tanker Sinks off Japan, 8 Crew Dead
英文关键词：Maritime Accident, Rescue Operation, Chemical Cargo
英文新闻内容：
TOKYO, March 21 (Xinhua) — A South Korean chemical tanker sank off the coast of Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on the morning of March 20, local media reported.
The Japanese Coast Guard immediately launched a rescue operation and found nine crew members. However, eight of them were confirmed dead, with one surviving without life-threatening injuries.
The South Korean-flagged vessel was carrying chemicals when it capsized. There has been no report of a chemical spill, but environmental and maritime authorities are closely monitoring the area to prevent potential pollution and secondary disasters.
The identities of the victims and the cause of the accident are under investigation. The Japanese authorities said they will do their utmost to conduct rescue and investigation work, to determine the cause of the accident and take measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Meanwhile, the South Korean Embassy in Japan has dispatched staff to the accident site to provide assistance and support to the victims’ families.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/03-21/10183953.shtml
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