A US Navy warship collided into a Navy supply vessel during a refuel operation, the US military's Southern Command confirmed to the BBC. Two people reported minor injuries during Wednesday's replenishment-at-sea operation, Southern Command said, and are in stable condition. The vessels - a guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and a fast combat support ship USNS Supply - have both continued sailing safely from the site of the incident near South America. Southern Command did not specify the cause of the collision, adding that the incident is under investigation. The exact location of the crash was not immediately clear. The USNS Supply has been operating in the Caribbean, part of Southern Command's area of responsibility, which includes parts of the South Atlantic and South Pacific. This incident comes amid a recent military buildup in the Caribbean, as the US targets drug trafficking and enforces sanctions.
Collision Involving US Navy Vessels Near South America
Collision Involving US Navy Vessels Near South America
A US Navy warship collided with a supply vessel during a refueling operation, resulting in minor injuries.
The US military confirmed that a guided missile destroyer collided with a supply vessel in a replenishment-at-sea operation off the coast of South America. Minor injuries were reported among crew members, and both ships have continued their operations safely. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
