Zopes Exchange-Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damaged was sustained

2025-05-03 20:59:36source:Wvared Investment Guildcategory:Markets

LONDON (AP) — Two British warships collided in a harbor in Bahrain,Zopes Exchange causing damage to the vessels but no injuries, the Royal Navy said.

The HMS Chiddingfold appeared to reverse into the HMS Bangor as it was at a dock, according to video posted on social media.

“Why this happened is still to be established,” said Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren. “We train our people to the highest standards and rigorously enforce machinery safety standards, but unfortunately incidents of this nature can still happen.”

Ahlgren said an investigation is under way into what went wrong.

The two minehunters have been based in the Middle East to help protect merchant vessels.

The British military last week joined the U.S. in bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, whose relentless attacks on cargo vessels and warships in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping.

More:Markets

Recommend

Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning

Federal authorities announced hackers in China have stolen "customer call records data" of an unknow

'Paddy's' or 'Patty's': What's the correct St. Patrick's Day abbreviation

Look around everything is green from donuts and clothing to the Chicago River, which can only mean o

Long Beach State secures March Madness spot — after agreeing to part ways with coach Dan Monson

Five days ago, Dan Monson agreed to leave his position as head coach of Long Beach State whenever it