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China demands answers following U.S. subs accident

190306-N-N0101-125 WASHINGTON (March 6, 2019) An artist rendering of the future Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. The 12 submarines of the Columbia class are a shipbuilding priority and will replace the Ohio-class submarines reaching maximum extended service life. The Columbia-class Program Executive Office is on track to begin construction with USS Columbia (SSBN 826) in fiscal year 2021, deliver in fiscal year 2028, and on patrol in 2031. (U.S. Navy illustration/Released)

China is demanding answers after a US nuclear-powered submarine sustaining damage in the disputed South China Sea

China has demanded answers after a US nuclear submarine accident in the South China Sea, last week.

China says the the lack of information about the incident is “irresponsible” and has expressing serious concerns about any “nuclear leak”.

The nation’s Foreign Ministry says the U-S should clarify more details about the location, and what kind of object it had struck.

Several sailors were injured when the submarine collided with an unknown object while submerged in the South China Sea.

The US Pacific Fleet says the submarine is in “safe and stable condition” and none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Analysts continue to warn the complex underwater terrain and nuclear submarine arms race places increased risk of accidents in the region.

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