"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."
"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."
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided in the Caribbean Sea during a replenishment-at-sea on Wednesday. Two personnel sustained minor injuries and are in stable condition. Both ships are continuing to sail safely. Naval officials have reported the incident and an investigation is underway. The collision occurred while conducting at-sea replenishment operations, a routine but complex maneuver. No fatalities were reported, and additional updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.
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