A tragic Brooklyn Bridge crash involving a Mexican Navy training ship claimed two lives and injured at least 22 people late Saturday, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The incident occurred when the ship, Cuauhtemoc, lost power and struck the iconic bridge while trying to depart New York.
Ship Hits Landmark Structure
The Cuauhtemoc snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the bridge. The vessel, carrying 277 personnel, became wedged under the structure. Mayor Adams confirmed that two people died and two others remain in critical condition. Nineteen others sustained various injuries.
Panic on Deck
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic. Nick Corso, a Brooklyn resident, said he saw sailors hanging from the masts and people screaming as the collision happened. He noted a crew member at the back of the ship signaling bystanders to move away from the walkway.
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Mechanical Failure Blamed
New York police officials explained that the ship lost power just as the captain was maneuvering it, forcing the vessel to drift uncontrollably toward the bridge abutment on the Brooklyn side.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. Mexican ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragan confirmed the injuries and assured that none of the personnel went into the water.
No Structural Damage to Bridge
The New York Department of Transportation confirmed that the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer structural damage. The bridge was closed temporarily for safety inspections but was reopened within 40 minutes.
Ship Was Bound for Iceland
The Cuauhtemoc, built in 1982 with a mast height of 158 feet, had just arrived in New York four days earlier and was en route to Iceland.
However The Mexican Navy pledged full transparency in the investigation and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of its personnel.
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