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Leadership of U.S. submarine that hit object relieved of command- officials -Breaking

by Mike Robinson

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WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The commanding officer of the American nuclear-powered submarine which crashed into a South China Sea seamount last month was relieved by U.S. officials.

U.S. Navy submarine Connecticut, a fast-attack submarine that was being attacked by the Navy, struck the submerged object on October 31st. However there were no injuries to the crew and the vessel is still in Guam. 15 people sustained minor injuries, including bruises or lacerations.

Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to say that the leaders were relieved due to a lack of confidence following the crash, and that an investigation was ongoing.

The service men stated that three of their personnel would be fired from their posts on the sub.

It’s not known how long the repairs will take. These accidents are not common, but there has been an increase in incidents with Navy ships operating in the Pacific.

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer crashed into an oil tanker in Singapore last year, killing 10 sailors.

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