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Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Times
Brooklyn Bridge crash victims identified after crew fell from masts
The two Mexican navy cadets killed when a training ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge have been identified. The Cuauhtémoc, which had 277 crew members on board, lost power before hitting the bridge at about 8.20pm on Saturday, according to the mayor, Eric Adams. America Yamilet Sanchez, 20, and Adal Jair Marcos, whose age was not disclosed, were named as the two sailors killed in the collision, which injured at least 19 others. Both Sanchez and Marcos had been on the masts of the ship when it struck the bridge. The Mexican Navy said on Monday that 172 cadets and seven officers who had been aboard the Cuauhtémoc arrived at the port of Veracruz in eastern Mexico and were reunited with their families. Two
Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Times
How a perfect storm of conditions caused the Brooklyn Bridge crash
As the Mexican navy tall ship sailed along the East River, crowds of people lined the banks waving and taking pictures. The Cuauhtémoc, or 'descending eagle', was resplendent. Its uniformed sailors stood in unison high on the vessel's masts, which were lit up with string lights, as they pulled out of New York harbour. But spectators' delight quickly turned into confusion. Then it plunged into horror. The 147ft-high vessel careered into the Brooklyn Bridge, which has a 127ft clearance, shortly after 8.20pm on Saturday. Two sailors — Adal Jair Marcos and America Yamilet Sanchez — were killed and 19 more injured, two of them critically. The Times reviewed video filmed by onlookers, as well as marine traffic data, and spoke to maritime experts to piece
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Disturbing cause of deadly Mexican Navy crash into Brooklyn Bridge 'revealed' as second victim is named
The Mexican Navy ship which careened into the Brooklyn Bridge with deadly consequences may have suffered an engine failure, investigators have revealed. NTSB officials have given more details about the fateful moments before the hulking Cuauhtémoc Training Ship struck the iconic New York City landmark. Their Monday press conference came as the second of the two Mexican sailors who died in the horrific collision on Saturday night was named as Adal Jair Marcos, 22. Marcos, of Oaxaca, has been remembered by family as an avid traveler who had been on board the Cuauhtémoc for the past nine months of its world tour. A childhood friend of Marcos told the Daily News he was 'a sincere and loyal friend, who always supports others in difficult times' and 'spread joy with his smile'. Navy cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, was previously identified as the other victim who died while terrified tourists watched from the docks. Both Sánchez and Marcos were on the masts of the 160-foot-tall ship when it hit the bridge. The colossal impact caused them to fall to their deaths on the deck below. Brian Young, who is leading the NTSB's investigation into the horror incident, described 'an engine failure' as a 'possible cause of the bridge strike'. Responding to questions at a press conference on Monday, he said: 'The question pertains to a possible cause of the bridge strike... (it) possibly was an engine failure. 'We have an engineering group led by myself, and we will look at the status of the engine. 'We will look for any failures, we will look for engine inspections, and we'll talk to the crew about what may have possibly occurred with the engine.' The ship was carrying 277 crew members, and 22 people were injured when it smashed into the Brooklyn Bridge at 8.25pm on Saturday night. The NYPD previously said the Mexican Navy ship likely suffered a 'mechanical issue' before losing power. Sánchez, from Xalapa, Mexico, shared a post on social media just eight hours before showing her enjoying a night out in the Big Apple on what would be her final day. The naval academy engineering student shared a bright-eyed photograph of herself beaming on board the training ship, with the caption 'NY' alongside a red heart emoji. Sánchez was known in her hometown as a talented swimmer who won several medals in the sport, according to local outlet E-Consulta Velacruz. The naval academy engineering student shared a Facebook post hours before her death Young added that investigators are also looking into the tugboat which assisted the ship moving off the pier five minutes before the crash. 'As far as we know at this time, the tugboat had assisted the vessel moving off the pier,' he told the press conference. 'Part of our investigation will be to look into the tugboat's policies and procedures for the operation once helping the vessel get off the pier - what it's guidance would be and the job it would have to do.' NTSB board member Michael Graham said that all information provided at the press conference was 'preliminary' as the investigation has only just begun. He said investigators were currently 'gathering perishable evidence' from the scene. 'This is the start of a long process,' Graham told the conference. 'We will not be drawing any conclusions, we will not speculate, we will also not be determining the probable cause while we are on scene.' Young also laid out the timeline for the exact moment the horror struck. He said the boat arrived in New York City around noon on May 13. It docked portside at Pier 17 and remained there for three days, the investigator said. The troubles began on Saturday, May 17, just five minutes after it left the dock at 8.20pm, as captains planned to navigate to Iceland. Young said the ship had been intending to sail south down the East River before heading out to sea, but instead it careened towards the Brooklyn Bridge. He said a radio broadcast requesting assistance from other tugboats in the area was transmitted at 8.24pm. This was followed up by two more requests for assistance. The vessel came to a stop at 8.27pm, and the NYPD and FDNY emergency responders were on scene three minutes later, Young said. Despite the speedy response, it was too late for the two young cadets who lost their lives on board the ship. Most of the cadets who survived have since flown home to Mexico. Two people were still receiving treatment in hospital as of Monday afternoon. Graham said the NTSB would release an official preliminary report in 30 days, but the full investigation would take at least a year. He confirmed that the Brooklyn Bridge had not sustained any 'significant damage'.
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Fox News
Fallen Mexican navy cadets identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision
Both victims who died on the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, have been identified as cadets who fell to the ship's deck after unbuckling their harnesses in an effort to try and get down, according to the NYPD. On Sunday, Veracruz Gov. Rocío Nahle García identified one of the cadets as América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa in an X post Sunday. "I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez," the governor wrote in a translated post. "My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family. My gratitude to the @SEMAR_mx and my wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured. Veracruz is with you." Sánchez died when the ship, described as an academy training vessel, ran into the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:20 p.m. Police sources confirmed with Fox News that the second victim was Adal Jair Marcos, who authorities added is also in his 20s. Investigators told Fox Sánchez and Marcos were dangling hundreds of feet in the air as the ship was heading toward the bridge. The investigators added, the two unbuckled their harnesses to try and get down. Sadly, the cadets fell to their deaths, landing on the ship deck. The families of the victims are grieving and told Reuters at a memorial that they want answers as to why the ship crashed. Investigators also told Fox the bodies of the cadets were sent back to Mexico on a plane on Monday. The scene was captured on video by multiple eyewitnesses, showing the ship – which was flying a large Mexican flag – traveling swiftly in reverse toward the bridge near the Brooklyn side of the East River. As the bystanders continued to watch, the ship's three masts struck the bridge's span and snapped, one-by-one, as the tall ship continued to push onto the bridge. Videos captured heavy traffic on the span at the time of the collision, though nobody on the bridge was reported injured. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging of the damaged masts, though remarkably, officials noted, nobody fell into the water. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Sunday in a post on X that he was fighting for answers about whether President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency had impacted water traffic control. "We know they've been meddling with U.S. Coast Guard staffing," Schumer said. "Trump relieved Admiral Linda Fagan as Commandant of the USCG, and that position is still vacant. And the hiring freeze has limited the ability for the USCG to staff up the Vehicle Traffic Service, that's their traffic control operation that acts like Air Traffic Control but on water. We need action for our national security, infrastructure protection, and public safety." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Schumer's accusations that a hiring freeze led to inadequate staffing of the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services, calling them "FALSE." "The US Coast Guard has been fully supported and been exempt from hiring freezes. Additionally, this incident had nothing to do with Vessel Traffic Services— when a ship loses propulsion in a high current area, the vessel needs to engage all capabilities to stop and ideally tugs are nearby to support," DHS said in a post on X. "We encourage Minority Leader Schumer to get his facts straight before he misleads the American people." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the tragedy an accident in a video shared by El Universal, a Mexican publication. "We regret that this is being used politically because it was an accident," Sheinbaum said while speaking with reporters from inside a vehicle on Sunday. New York City's deputy mayor of public safety, Kaz Daughtry, echoed Sheinbaum by calling the incident an "accident," in an exclusive interview with Fox News. "This seems to be a complete accident," Daughtry said. "However, we're going to let the investigators determine what caused…this mechanical malfunction, whether it be with the propulsion system, with the power system…" He continued, saying the cause was something the engineers would have to determine because it was a naval vessel that city officials do not have responsibility over, or even the ability to board. Daughtry added that federal authorities will work with the Mexican government to determine who will take the lead on the investigation, whether that is the National Transportation and Safety Board or the Mexican equivalent of the NTSB. The Cuauhtémoc – about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy – sailed for the first time in 1982. The vessel's main mast has a height of 160 feet, according to the Mexican government. Each year, the Cuauhtémoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco on the Pacific coast on April 6, according to the Mexican navy. It arrived in New York City on May 13, when visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. It is unclear what caused the ship to veer off course, and investigations are being conducted by several agencies, including the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB). The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said. As midnight approached, the broken ship was moved slowly up the East River, going under and past the Manhattan Bridge, aided by a series of tugboats, before docking at a pier.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Cuauhtémoc: Everything we know about the deadly Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
A Mexican navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, resulting in two crew member deaths and 19 injuries. The ship, carrying 277 people, was departing for a goodwill tour when it veered off course and struck the bridge, snapping its three masts. Initial reports suggest a mechanical issue caused the ship to lose power and head towards the bridge. The two deceased crew members were identified as América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos. Five of the injured were in critical condition. While the bridge sustained no major structural damage, the incident is under investigation.
