The Royal Navy is currently investigating a collision between two UK warships that took place in Bahrain. The incident was captured on video and shows HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor near the coast. While investigations are ongoing, it is unknown what caused the collision, and the Ministry of Defence has declined to comment. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The two vessels involved are specialist minesweepers that support the UK’s presence in the Gulf. These ships play a critical role in ensuring the safe flow of trade within these waters. According to the Royal Navy, HMS Bangor is set for decommissioning next year.
This is not the first time that HMS Chiddingfold has been involved in a collision, with a similar incident occurring earlier this year off the coast of Bahrain with HMS Penzance, another ship of the same class as HMS Bangor. Video footage of the latest incident has been circulating on social media, showing a significant hole in the fibreglass hull of HMS Bangor.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing, and the Ministry of Defence has stated that it would be inappropriate to comment further until it reaches a conclusion
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