A South Korean cargo ship carrying oil exploded in waters off the country's northwestern port city of Incheon, killing three crew members and leaving eight others missing.
Where did it take place?
The accident occurred three miles north of Jawol Island near Incheon in South Korea.
How many people were on board?
A total of 16 crew members were on aboard the 4191-ton freight, including five South Koreans and 11 from Myanmar.
What is the cause of the explosion?
The cause of the explosion was not known immediately but the Yonhap news agency quoted the captain of the ill-fated vessel as saying the blast had occurred while the crew was draining gasoline vapors from an oil tank on the deck to remove residues.
He said that static electricity may have ignited the gas, causing the explosion.
