Navy Training Exercise Turns Tragic: Collision Leaves 30 Soldiers Injured
Thirty U.S. sailors and Marines got injured during a training mishap off North Florida. The accident happened when two Navy landing craft ships collided during a training drill near Jacksonville. Among the injured, five required hospitalization. The incident occurred during a pre-deployment exercise involving the USS Wasp, USS New York, and the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group.
Despite the collision, both landing craft ships remained afloat and returned to their respective ships. Immediate assistance was provided by a third landing craft ship, transporting all injured personnel back to their ships for medical evaluation. One sailor is still hospitalized in Savannah, Georgia, while others with minor injuries were treated aboard the ships. An investigation is ongoing, with updates to follow from U.S. 2nd Fleet officials.
See some of the images from the incident below
