USA · sailor · submarine (сша · моряк · подводный)
Sixty-four U.S. Navy sailors were poisoned by exhaust fumes from a diesel generator on the strategic nuclear submarine USS Nebraska in Kitsap-Bainbridge, Washington on June 22nd. The incident occurred while the sub was undergoing maintenance and six sailors were hospitalized, though all were later discharged. The U.S. Navy is investigating the cause of the incident.
Consensus
- At least 64 U.S. Navy sailors were poisoned by exhaust fumes from a diesel generator on USS Nebraska
- The incident occurred on June 22nd at the Kitsap-Bainbridge naval base in Washington state
- Sailors were treated for symptoms including headaches, dizziness, coughing, and nausea
- Six sailors were hospitalized but later discharged
- The diesel generator was not connected to the submarine's nuclear reactor
Points of divergence
- Navy Times reported that at least 64 sailors were poisoned by exhaust fumes from a diesel generator on USS Nebraska — vm
- INTERFAX.RU reported that at least 64 U.S. Navy sailors were poisoned by exhaust fumes from a diesel generator on USS Nebraska — interfax
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