Brooklyn Bridge Crash: Mexican Navy Ship Incident
A Mexican Navy training vessel, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, resulting in tragedy. The ship, carrying 277 people, was departing New York for Iceland when it struck the bridge around 8:30 pm.
Details of the Incident
Officials believe a loss of power caused the ship to drift into the bridge. Two cadets died, and 19 were injured. Shocking footage shows sailors clinging to wreckage as masts collapsed.
Victims Identified
One of the deceased was identified as América Yamilet Sánchez from Veracruz, a talented swimmer. The other was Adal Jair Marcos of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy is working to return their bodies to their families as soon as possible.
Investigation Underway
Investigators suspect mechanical failure caused the accident. The NTSB is investigating. Mayor Adams confirmed the bridge's structure is safe, but a monitoring system was damaged. Senator Schumer raised concerns about Coast Guard staffing levels. The incident has been compared to the Baltimore bridge collapse.
About the Cuauhtémoc
The Cuauhtémoc, a 43-year-old training ship, was scheduled to participate in New York's 2026 Independence Day naval parade.
