Two sailors reportedly injured in accident on docked nuclear submarine

Two Navy sailors had been injured throughout a "routine" check on the USS Louisiana ballistic missile submarine.
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Two Navy sailors had been injured Saturday throughout a “routine” check on a nuclear submarine docked in a naval shipyard in Washington State, in keeping with stories.

The USS Louisiana ballistic missile submarine “skilled an issue within the ahead crew entry compartment whereas conducting a routine compartment air check,” a rep for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Upkeep Facility informed CNN.

“The boat’s nuclear propulsion area was not affected,” mentioned the spokesperson, Anna Taylor.

The malfunction precipitated a loud sound, a dislodged scaffolding enclosure and “different tools,” Taylor informed The Kitsap Solar.

Residents heard loud explosions about 12 p.m. Saturday within the space, the outlet reported.

The 2 sailors reportedly suffered non-life-threatening accidents and had been taken to a medical facility. Their actual situation is just not identified.

5 different sailors had been evaluated by Navy medical personnel however they didn't want therapy, in keeping with the spokesperson.

The USS Louisiana was suspended after the incident.

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The check on the 560-foot USS Louisiana — situated in Bremerton on Washingtons’ Kitsap Peninsula since 1997 — was suspended after the incident.