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| Two crew die in submarine tragedy | Two crew die in submarine tragedy |
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| Two crew members of an American submarine have died after falling overboard in Plymouth Sound. | Two crew members of an American submarine have died after falling overboard in Plymouth Sound. |
| They were among four crewmen who were working in poor weather on the outside casing of the USS Minneapolis-St Paul off the Devon coast. | They were among four crewmen who were working in poor weather on the outside casing of the USS Minneapolis-St Paul off the Devon coast. |
| A rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose, a tug boat and a lifeboat were sent to the men's aid while they were tied on to the side of the 110m (362ft) vessel. | A rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose, a tug boat and a lifeboat were sent to the men's aid while they were tied on to the side of the 110m (362ft) vessel. |
| The sailors were brought back to shore and taken by ambulance to hospital. | The sailors were brought back to shore and taken by ambulance to hospital. |
| They were taken to Derriford hospital in Plymouth. | They were taken to Derriford hospital in Plymouth. |
| They were tied on but getting battered about by the weather Brixham Coastguard spokesman | They were tied on but getting battered about by the weather Brixham Coastguard spokesman |
| The two other men were transferred to the sick bay at the HMS Drake and later released. | The two other men were transferred to the sick bay at the HMS Drake and later released. |
| A spokesman for Brixham Coastguard said: "The four got into difficulties while on the outer casing of the submarine. | A spokesman for Brixham Coastguard said: "The four got into difficulties while on the outer casing of the submarine. |
| "They were unable to get back on board, they were tied on but getting battered about by the weather." | "They were unable to get back on board, they were tied on but getting battered about by the weather." |
| Two of the men appeared to be breathing with difficulty and were given CPR as they approached the shore. | Two of the men appeared to be breathing with difficulty and were given CPR as they approached the shore. |
| Names withheld | Names withheld |
| A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman confirmed two of the crew were pronounced dead on Friday afternoon and the coroner was being informed. | A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman confirmed two of the crew were pronounced dead on Friday afternoon and the coroner was being informed. |
| A joint investigation by police, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the military has begun. | A joint investigation by police, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the military has begun. |
| A United States military spokesman confirmed four sailors from the vessel had fallen overboard as it was getting under way from Devonport naval base. | A United States military spokesman confirmed four sailors from the vessel had fallen overboard as it was getting under way from Devonport naval base. |
| "All four were rescued and taken to hospital where two were pronounced dead. | "All four were rescued and taken to hospital where two were pronounced dead. |
| "The names of the sailors are being withheld until their next of kin have been informed." | "The names of the sailors are being withheld until their next of kin have been informed." |
| Ships have to go through the Sound to get to the city's naval base | Ships have to go through the Sound to get to the city's naval base |
| He said the vessel had just completed a week long visit to Plymouth. | He said the vessel had just completed a week long visit to Plymouth. |
| The American nuclear-powered submarine, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, was leaving the harbour at the time of the incident and has since continued on its journey. | The American nuclear-powered submarine, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, was leaving the harbour at the time of the incident and has since continued on its journey. |
| The MoD said it could not comment on what the vessel was doing in British waters. | The MoD said it could not comment on what the vessel was doing in British waters. |
| However, submarines have to travel through the Sound to get to and from the city's Devonport Naval Base. | However, submarines have to travel through the Sound to get to and from the city's Devonport Naval Base. |
| The submarine, which has a complement of 137 officers and enlisted crew, can reach speeds exceeding 25 knots (29mph). Its weapons include torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles. |