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Two US Navy ships collide at sea sparking military probe

The US warship USS Truxtun collided with the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply — The US warship USS Truxtun collided with the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (AFP via Getty Images)

Two US Navy vessels, the USS Truxtun and the USNS Supply, collided during a ship-to-ship replenishment at sea on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident, which occurred near South America in the Southern Command's area of responsibility, resulted in minor injuries to two personnel who are now in stable condition.
Both ships have been deemed capable of continuing their operations safely, despite the collision.
The exact cause and precise location of the collision are not yet clear and are currently under investigation.
This event follows a major naval buildup in the region ordered by Donald Trump, which has included strikes against vessels allegedly involved in narco-trafficking.

Navy warship and supply vessel collide off South American coast — In full