Two people have been found dead and 10 are missing after a ship carrying a total of 24 people sank after being hit by a crane in waters off South Korea’s southeast coast, the nation’s coast guard said.

The vessels sank shortly after capsizing at around 7:30 p.m. in waters off the industrial city of Ulsan, it said.

So far 12 people have been rescued. Search and rescue operations are still under way. (From news reports)