Dramatic footage shows two Chinese government ships violently colliding Monday while chasing down a Filipino coast guard vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea.

A Chinese coast guard ship was in hot pursuit Monday when it “performed a risky maneuver,” then violently T-boned a massive Chinese navy ship, according to the Philippines coast guard, which shared the footage.

Crews could be heard shouting over the brutal sound of crunching metal, with photos showing the front of the Chinese vessel totally smashed. 3

The “substantial damage” left the Chinese ship “unseaworthy,” said Philippines coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela, adding that China declined help for any potential injuries or rescues.

The wild showdown came about 12 miles from the contested Scarboro

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