U.S. Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean Sea

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Xinhuanet
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Cheng Sihao
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2026-02-13 08:38:04

File photo of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103).

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, injuring two U.S. Navy sailors, Fox News reported on Thursday, citing a U.S. Southern Command spokesperson.

"Yesterday afternoon, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG103) and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) collided during a replenishment-at-sea," Fox News cited the spokesperson as saying.

Two personnel reported minor injuries but are in stable condition, said the report.

File photo of the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6).

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