KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Two people were injured after an explosion on the USS Louisiana at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on Saturday.
Several people from Bremerton called KIRO 7 saying they heard a loud boom.
According to a release from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, a problem occurred around 12 p.m. while a routine compartment air test was being conducted.
Five sailors were also checked out, but no treatment was needed.
Two people suffered injuries during the test and were taken to a medical facility. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Officials said the “boat’s nuclear propulsion space was not affected.”
State and local authorities were notified.
There is no word on what caused the incident.