The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M late Wednesday night near Port Said, Egypt, while operating in the Mediterranean Sea, officials said.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time on Feb. 12. The Navy reported no injuries or flooding aboard the USS Truman. The ship’s propulsion plants remain stable and fully operational, according to a press release. An investigation into the collision is underway, with further details to be released when available.
Just hours before on Wednesday, a U.S. Navy fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Harbor. A two-seat EA-18 Growler plunged into the water during a touch-and-go landing attempt, ABC News reported. The aircraft was participating in the Bamboo Eagle integrated training exercise.
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