US nuclear-powered submarine hits submerged object in South China Sea

Attack class submarine USS Connecticut hit an unknown object on routine operations and is in a safe and stable' condition, US navy says

A nuclear powered US navy attack submarine has struck an object while submerged in international waters in the South China Sea, officials have said.

Eleven sailors were hurt - two suffered moderate injuries and the rest had minor scrapes and bruises, officials said. All were treated on the sub.