Two Royal Navy warships collide near the shores of Bahrain

Two British Royal Navy ships, HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor, collided near Bahrain's coast.

An ongoing investigation seeks to determine the cause, though no injuries were reported.

Widely shared online footage suggests HMS Chiddingfold backed into HMS Bangor.

These minehunter vessels are part of Britain's military presence in the Gulf, aiding maritime trade security.

The Ministry of Defence has withheld specifics pending the investigation's outcome.

Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren promises procedural adjustments if needed after the inquiry, stressing the UK's commitment to regional shipping safety.

HMS Bangor, set to be retired next year, appeared to sustain significant hull damage.

This is not Chiddingfold's first collision; a similar accident occurred in 2021.