America dismisses nuclear submarine officers who crashed over the underwater mountain

Commander Cameron Aljilan and two others were relieved of duty following an investigation into the incident that took place on the disputed South China Sea.

The USS Connecticut submarine hit the facility last month, forcing it to surface the sea for a week, reports the BBC, translates Periscope.

Marine officials say crew members could prevent the crash.

Fifteen sailors suffered minor injuries.

The submarine is currently looking into the damage suffered in Guam before returning to Washington to repair.

The incident had occurred amid rising tensions in the region.

The clash had angered officials in Beijing, who immediately asked what it was doing in that region.

There's also been concern over possible nuclear flow. /Periscope