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U.S. Nuke Sub Accident Worse Than Reported

HeadlineJan 12, 2005

The New York Times is reporting that Saturday’s nuclear submarine accident in the Pacific was more serious than the Navy originally let on. An email from a top admiral aboard said the nuclear sub was traveling at top speed when it hit an uncharted underground mountain. According to the admiral, 60 crew members aboard were injured. One sailor died.

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