Collision of 2 British Navy Minesweeper Near Bahrain Leaves Giant Hole in HMS Bangor's Hull | Watch

Manama - A collision occurred between two UK minesweeper vessels while y were docking off coast of Bahrain. According to IJK Defence Journal, coalition between HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor took place on Saturday morning, leaving one of vessels severely damd. video of coalition started to circulate online, in which HMS Chiddingfold can be seen reversing into HMS Bangor, causing a major mechanical failure to vessel. While authorities assured that injuries were reported, y did t specify when vessel could return to frontline duties. 

Shortly after video of whole incident circulated online, a British military spokesperson confirmed embarrassing mishap and mentioned that cause of accident is currently under investigation. spokesperson also told UK Defence Journal that team would be dispatched to assess dam and formulate a plan for repairs. impact of coalition left a gaping hole in side of Sandown-class minehunter, nearly destroying galley and bedrooms of HMS Bangor. dam was severe since HMS Bangor was constructed from fibreglass inste of steel to mitigate threat from magnetic mines.

incident occurred at a strategically crucial location

When asked in detail about what exactly happened a spokesperson from British Royal Navy said that it is inappropriate to give details on matter at such an early st. “We are aware of an incident concerning two Minehunters alongside in Bahrain. re are casualties as a result of this incident, and it would be inappropriate to comment furr whilst investigations are ongoing,” spokesperson said in a statement to UK Defence Journal. While exact location of accident was t disclosed incident occurred in a region of strategic importance. More than 160 large merchant ships pass through Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and nearby Strait of Hormuz each day, atrocities of Houthis in region have affected global maritime tre in a significant way.