Ferry carrying 267 people runs aground in South Korea
Summary
A ferry with 267 people on board ran aground on rocks off the southeast coast of South Korea near Jangsan Island. The Coast Guard is transferring passengers to safety, and there is no immediate threat of the ferry sinking.Key Facts
- The ferry, Queen Jenuvia 2, carried 246 passengers and 21 crew members.
- It got stuck on a reef and can't move, but there's no risk of sinking.
- The incident occurred near the uninhabited island of Jogdo.
- Five people have minor injuries, but there are no serious casualties.
- The Coast Guard is transferring people to patrol boats for safety.
- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has ordered a full rescue effort.
- The ferry was traveling from Jeju Island to the port city of Mokpo.
- The incident occurred in an area where a major ferry disaster happened in 2014.
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