A US Navy destroyer and a support ship collided in the Caribbean during an at-sea resupply gone wrong
US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Colosanti
- A US Navy destroyer and a support ship collided in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday.
- A military spokesperson said the incident occurred during a replenishment-at-sea.
- Two personnel were injured but are in stable condition.
A US Navy destroyer and a support ship collided in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two people with minor injuries.
The incident involving the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply occurred during a replenishment-at-sea, a spokesperson for US Southern Command confirmed to Business Insider.
The Wall Street Journal first reported the collision.
Two personnel reported minor injuries but are in stable condition, the official said, adding that both of the ships are sailing safely and the incident is under investigation.
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