The Japanese coast guard reported 7 missing sailors from the destroyer USA
As a result of collision of the USS on a merchant vessel, coming under the flag of the Philippines, according to preliminary data, seven missing sailors. This was reported by the Japanese coast guard. The decision to evacuate two wounded, including the commander of the vessel.
About it reports Reuters, citing the Japanese coast guard.
The decision to evacuate two wounded, including the commander of the vessel Bryce Benson.
According to some reports, the ship was damaged on the starboard side above and below the waterline.
Currently, the ship proceeded to Yokosuka. Him sent the ship USS Dewey and two tugs of the Navy.
The USS Fitzgerald collided with the container ship ACX Crystal, 100 kilometers South-West of Yokosuka.