Two US Navy ships collide near South America

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 02:42 PM

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A US Navy warship collided with a supply vessel during a refuel operation near South America. The incident occurred on Wednesday and involved the guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply. Two people reported minor injuries and are in stable condition. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation by Southern Command, which did not disclose further details. The vessels have both continued sailing safely from the site of the incident. The USNS Supply was operating in the Caribbean at the time of the incident, part of Southern Command's area of responsibility.

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