Norfolk-based USS Truxtun collides with supply ship in the Caribbean: PAO

The Norfolk-based USS Truxtun and a supply ship were involved in a collision in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, leaving two sailors injured, according to the U.S. Southern Command’s Public Affairs Office.

The public affairs office told News 3 that the USS Truxtun and the USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) were both involved in the collision.

“Two personnel reported minor injuries and are in stable condition. Both ships have reported sailing safely. The incident is currently under investigation,” the U.S. Southern Command’s Public Affairs Office said in a statement sent to News 3…

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