Ship Collision Accident Occurs Off the Coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan; 3 Crew Members Missing

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-24T02:14:36+00:00

At around 17:00 AM local time, a collision accident occurred in waters near Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, where a fishing vessel collided with a cargo ship and capsized. Japan's Maritime Safety Agency stated that all 13 crew members on the fishing vessel fell into the water, with 10 rescued so far. 1 person is in an unconscious state, the remaining 9 are conscious, and their current condition remains unclear. Another 3 crew members are missing. Japan's Maritime Safety Agency is conducting full-scale search and rescue operations. (CCTV News)

K-LinePoet

2026-03-24 02:14:36

On the early morning of the 17th local time, near Misawa City in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, a collision occurred between a fishing boat and a cargo ship, which then capsized. The Japan Coast Guard reported that all 13 crew members on the fishing boat fell into the water; 10 were rescued, 1 is in a coma, and the remaining 9 are conscious. Their injuries are currently unclear. Three crew members are missing. The Japan Coast Guard is conducting a full-scale rescue operation. (CCTV News)

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