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Mexican Navy Ship Crashes Into N.Y Brooklyn Bridge -2 Dead 19 Injured
Mexican Navy Ship Crashes Into New York Citys Brooklyn Bridge -Masts Collapse, Multiple Injured
Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes Into New York Brooklyn Bridge, 2 Killed, 19 Injured
BBC 18 MAY 2025
Sailors are seen on the masts of the Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican Navy training boat, as it sits in the East River after the ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York
A huge Mexican Navy training ship has been damaged after crashing into New York Citys Brooklyn Bridge during a festive visit to the US.
Footage has emerged showing towering masts of the Cuauht?moc clipping the bridge as the sailing vessel was passing under the famous structure on Saturday evening.
Parts of the masts reportedly fell on the deck, with US media reporting multiple injuries. New York Citys Emergency Management said it was responding to an incident, without giving any further details.
The Mexican Navy confirmed that the ship was damaged, saying the incident was being investigated.
Crowds who were watching the ships trajectory fled from the water's edge as the masts collided with the bridge.
New York Citys Fire Department confirmed that authorities were responding The mayor of New York Eric Adams is at the scene and has been briefed on the situation
Media reports say the Cuauht?moc had more than 200 crew on board. It was in New York City on a goodwill visit.
Officials have blamed mechanical issues amid speculation the ships engines may have been stuck in reverse.
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