The crash between British HMS Vanguard and French submarine Le Triomphant is believed to have occurred on February 3 or 4, the Belfast Telegraph said in a report posted on its website.
A senior British Navy source told the Sun newspaper the potential consequences of such a collision were "unthinkable".
He said, "It's very unlikely there would have been a nuclear explosion. But a radioactive leak was a possibility. Worse, we could have the crew and warheads. That would have been a national disaster."
Britain’s Defense Ministry refused to confirm the incident had taken place, saying it was against its policy to comment on submarine operations.
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