USS Harry S. Truman Hits Cargo Ship In 'Rare' Collision– Expert Breaks It Down

A handout file picture from the US Navy showing the USS Harry S Truman with F/A-18 and F-16 jets flying overhead. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

• The 100,000-ton USS Harry S. Truman was operating near the Suez Canal when the collision took place
• A marine expert noted that the collision area is usually a busy spot, similar to a "school's out" scenario
• A crew member of the Besiktas-M reportedly posted photos that showed some damage to the cargo ship
• The U.S. Navy 6th Fleet said there was no damage to the Truman and its propulsion plants were 'unaffected'

The 100,000-ton American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a large cargo ship Wednesday night in the Mediterranean Sea, the U.S. Navy 6^th Fleet revealed Thursday.