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Mexican Navy Sailing Boat Collides With Brooklyn Bridge During International Mission, Leaves Dead, Injured and Damage to Ship
A sailing boat from the Mexican Navy collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on the night of last Saturday, the 17th. The accident resulted in the deaths of two crew members and left at least 22 people injured, according to local authorities.
The training ship Cuauhtémoc was leaving Pier 17 in Manhattan, headed for Iceland, when it failed to pass under the bridge’s arch. The tops of its masts were severed upon impact. The accident occurred in the East River and was captured in videos circulating on social media.
Victims and Assistance
There were 277 people on board at the time of the collision. The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed that the two deceased were part of the crew. Among the injured, 19 were taken to hospitals, and three are in serious condition.
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A local police officer reported that there were no falls into the water. “All injuries occurred inside the vessel,” he said. After the impact, cadets in white uniforms were reportedly seen hanging from the ship’s rigging.
Traffic Impact and Condition of the Bridge
Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily suspended for safety reasons. According to the city’s Department of Transportation, the structure did not suffer serious damage. The Cuauhtémoc was towed to Pier 36, where it is docked with its masts visibly damaged.
Cause and Investigation
According to the Office of Emergency Management, the ship was reportedly sailing in the wrong direction and with no intention of passing under the bridge. Mechanical issues reportedly prevented the crew from correcting the course.
The National Transportation Safety Board of the United States will be responsible for the formal investigation of the case.
Interrupted Mission
The Cuauhtémoc is used for training cadets of the Mexican Navy. The vessel was on an international mission to promote Mexico’s naval culture.
The plan was to spend 254 days at sea, with stops in cities such as Havana, Reykjavik, London, and Kingston. The expedition was interrupted in New York, where the Mexican consulate is providing assistance to the crew.
With information from O Antogonista.
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