A Department of Defense official says the Fitzgerald is not under her own power, and the Japanese are sending out tugs
The U. S. Navy’s USS Fitzgerald has collided with a Japanese vessel, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
The collision occurred at 2: 30 a.m. local time on June 17, about 56 nautical miles off of Yokosuka, Japan. The collision was serious, although further details are still emerging. A Department of Defense official says the Fitzgerald is not under her own power, and the Japanese are sending out tugs. The extent of the damage and personnel injuries is being determined, and the incident will be investigated.
Live footage shot from a helicopter Saturday morning by Japanese broadcaster NHK showed heavy damage to the mid-right side of the Navy ship, which appeared to be stationary in the water.
