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19-05-2025
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How did Mexican Navy ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge? What we know so far
Authorities are investigating after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, leaving two dead and 19 injured. The Cuauhtémoc, a sail training vessel for the Mexican Navy, lost power before striking the bridge connecting the Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs in New York City around 8:20 p.m. ET, authorities said. Social media videos of the crash showed the ship's 147-foot masts sheared off by the impact. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on X that there were nearly 300 people on board. In addition to the two sailors who died, two people are in critical condition, Adams said. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the crash. Here's everything we know so far: The cause of the crash is under investigation, the NTSB said. The agency said on May 18 that it was assembling a team to conduct a safety investigation into the collision. The "multidisciplinary investigative team" that is investigating the crash includes "experts in nautical operations, marine and bridge engineering and survival factors," the NTSB said on X. Mexico's navy supported local authorities in responding to the crash, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. Adams said the ship lost power before crashing into the bridge at about 8:20 p.m. ET. The ship was reportedly traveling the wrong way before its collision, according to The New York Times and the Associated Press. Brooklyn Bridge ship crash: Mexican ship headed the wrong way before fatal collision, reports say A total of 277 people were on board the ship when it crashed, Adams said. The Fire Department of New York said 27 people were removed for treatment. A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday. Sheinbaum said that injured cadets were "doing better." In a post on X, Rocío Nahle García, the governor of Veracruz, Mexico, identified one of the cadets killed in the crash as América Yamilet Sánchez. 2 sailors killed: Mexican Navy tall ship smashes into Brooklyn Bridge The Cuauhtémoc ship was in New York from May 13 to 17, according to the Consulate General of Mexico in New York. The Mexican Navy said in a press release that the ship was visiting for a training cruise called "Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea." The Cuauhtémoc ship experienced damage on all three of its masts as a result of the collision, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship is "currently moored at Pier 36 on the East River as damage assessments and future actions for the salvage plans for the vessel are being determined," the Coast Guard said in a release. The Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily closed in both directions after the collision, according to New York City's Emergency Management Department. Adams said the bridge was reopened to the public as of midnight local time on May 18. The New York City Department of Transportation had bridge inspectors on site, but said "there are no signs of structural damage" to the bridge. Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Gabrielle Banks and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mexican ship Brooklyn Bridge: What we know about fatal crash so far
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19-05-2025
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- USA Today
How did Mexican Navy ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge? What we know so far
How did Mexican Navy ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge? What we know so far Show Caption Hide Caption Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing at least 2 At least two sailors are dead and over a dozen were injured after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, according to authorities. Authorities are investigating after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, leaving two dead and 19 injured. The Cuauhtémoc, a sail training vessel for the Mexican Navy, lost power before striking the bridge connecting the Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs in New York City around 8:20 p.m. ET, authorities said. Social media videos of the crash showed the ship's 147-foot masts sheared off by the impact. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on X that there were nearly 300 people on board. In addition to the two sailors who died, two people are in critical condition, Adams said. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the crash. Here's everything we know so far. What caused Mexican Navy ship to hit Brooklyn Bridge? The cause of the crash is under investigation, the NTSB said. The agency said on May 18 that it was assembling a team to conduct a safety investigation into the collision. The "multidisciplinary investigative team" that is investigating the crash includes "experts in nautical operations, marine and bridge engineering and survival factors," the NTSB said on X. Mexico's navy supported local authorities in responding to the crash, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. Adams said the ship lost power before crashing into the bridge at about 8:20 p.m. ET. The ship was reportedly traveling the wrong way before its collision, according to The New York Times and the Associated Press. Brooklyn Bridge ship crash: Mexican ship headed the wrong way before fatal collision, reports say Who are the Mexican Navy ship crash victims? A total of 277 people were on board the ship when it crashed, Adams said. The Fire Department of New York said 27 people were removed for treatment. A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday. Sheinbaum said that injured cadets were "doing better." In a post on X, Rocío Nahle García, the governor of Veracruz, Mexico, identified one of the cadets killed in the crash as América Yamilet Sánchez. 2 sailors killed: Mexican Navy tall ship smashes into Brooklyn Bridge What was the Mexican Navy Ship doing in New York? The Cuauhtémoc ship was in New York from May 13 to 17, according to the Consulate General of Mexico in New York. The Mexican Navy said in a press release that the ship was visiting for a training cruise called "Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea." What happened to the Cuauhtémoc ship? The Cuauhtémoc ship experienced damage on all three of its masts as a result of the collision, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship is "currently moored at Pier 36 on the East River as damage assessments and future actions for the salvage plans for the vessel are being determined," the Coast Guard said in a release. What happened to the Brooklyn Bridge? Is it open? The Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily closed in both directions after the collision, according to New York City's Emergency Management Department. Adams said the bridge was reopened to the public as of midnight local time on May 18. The New York City Department of Transportation had bridge inspectors on site, but said "there are no signs of structural damage" to the bridge. Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Gabrielle Banks and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
'I thought it was a movie': Mexican ship's crash into Brooklyn Bridge leaves locals in disbelief
New York City residents witness plenty of shocking events in the city that never sleeps, but the fatal crash of a Mexican navy ship into the historic Brooklyn Bridge stunned even the most hardened New Yorkers. The ship's captain lost control because of a mechanical issue, Mayor Eric Adams said, causing the naval training ship's tall masts to hit the bottom of the 142-year-old bridge connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan. Two of the 277 crew members and cadets were killed and 22 more were injured, according to Mexico's navy. The governor of the Mexican state of Veracruz, Rocío Nahle, on Sunday identified one of the dead as cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. Oaxaca Gov. Salomón Jara Cruz identified the second victim Sunday evening as Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos. Shortly after the crash Saturday night, videos of the collision made the rounds online and hundreds of people flocked toward the water to see the damage for themselves. Ishmael Alvarado, who lives on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, said his son started calling for him to come look out the window as they heard some noise outside. 'I thought it was a movie. I didn't know it was actually happening,' he told NBC News on Sunday. After hearing about the two people who lost their lives, Alvarado wanted to see the ship in person to pay his respects. 'I feel really sad, and I feel for the families of the sailors that were there,' Alvarado said. 'I'm a Marine Corps veteran myself, so I understand people who serve. ... They're serving their country in Mexico.' Mexican authorities said its naval ship was on a training cruise called the 'Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea.' It was meant to dock in New York for just a few days as part of a cultural exchange before setting off to Iceland to continue its journey. The cause of the collision is under investigation by the New York Police Department, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Mexican government. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo thanked Adams for his support to her country's nationals and assured that the Mexican navy was caring for its wounded. 'We are very sorry to hear of the death of two crew members of the Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc, who lost their lives in the regrettable accident in the port of New York,' Pardo wrote on X. 'Our solidarity and support for the families.' Theresa Lee came to see the ship Sunday along with her two dogs. When she first saw the videos of the crash, Lee said she thought it was a fabrication generated by artificial intelligence. 'I didn't think it was a real thing that was occurring,' Lee said. She added that the crash seemed to be occurring in slow motion, 'like the masts are breaking so slowly and that it was going backwards.' Laureen Smith was returning to the area from dinner in Manhattan on Saturday night and rushed back home to see the ship after getting text messages about the shocking news from her family. 'Normally, what we see is ferries that go back and forth, or be like cargo ships with containers on them, but not big ships like this,' Smith said Saturday. 'Never seen one like this before.' Smith said she immediately felt concern for the people on board. 'I just couldn't believe it, like, why?' Smith said. 'How could they possibly have missed that they didn't fit under the Brooklyn Bridge?' Zach Iscol, the city's emergency management commissioner, called the collision 'heartbreaking,' not just because of the loss of life but also because of how the deaths have impacted the crew. Reports on what happened remain preliminary, Iscol said. The ship was moving from the Seaport to Bay Ridge, in south Brooklyn, to anchor and refuel when the crash happened. 'Something happened during that movement where the ship reportedly lost power, lost steerage, and that's when — because of the current it looks like — it ended up under the Brooklyn Bridge,' Iscol said. 'And that's where the tragedy occurred with the mast.' People were gathered all around Brooklyn's shoreline on the warm Saturday night, many viewing the wreckage as paramedics and divers aided those on board. Andrew Schiff, a New Yorker who takes part in a local sailing club, said he was at a jazz concert in the area and saw the ship about 10 minutes after it crashed. 'I thought it was like some kind of movie set or something,' Schiff said. Schiff noted that he's had experience navigating the Hudson River and called the power of the currents around the bridge 'very significant.' 'I mean, sometimes the East River flows out towards the ocean 3 or 4 knots, which is a pretty strong current,' he said. He added that boats trying to navigate the waters require a lot of engine power to help keep their ships in control. 'The ferries have it, but if you don't, if you have a sailing ship with not a lot of engine power, it could toss you around,' Schiff said. This article was originally published on
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18-05-2025
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- NBC News
'I thought it was a movie': Mexican ship's collision with Brooklyn Bridge leaves locals in disbelief
New York City residents witness plenty of shocking events in the city that never sleeps, but the fatal crash of a Mexican Navy ship into the historic Brooklyn Bridge has left even the most hardened New Yorkers a bit stunned. The ship's captain lost control due to a mechanical issue, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, causing the naval training ship's tall masts to hit the bottom of the 142-year-old bridge connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan. Of the 277 naval crew and cadets aboard at the time of the crash, two were killed and another 22 were injured. Shortly after the crash Saturday night, videos of the collision made the rounds online and hundreds of people flocked toward the water to see the damage for themselves. Ishmael Alvarado lives on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge and said his son started calling for him to come look out the window as they heard some noise outside. 'I thought it was a movie. I didn't know it was actually happening,' he told NBC News on Sunday. After hearing about the two people who lost their lives, Alvarado wanted to see the ship in person to pay his respects. 'I feel really sad, and I feel for the families of the sailors that were there,' Alvarado said. 'I'm a Marine Corps veteran myself, so I understand people who serve. ... They're serving their country in Mexico.' Mexican authorities said its naval ship was on a training cruise called the 'Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea.' It was meant to dock in New York for just a few days as part of a cultural exchange before setting off to Iceland to continue its journey. The cause of the collision is under investigation by the New York Police Department, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Mexican government. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo thanked Adams for his support to her country's nationals and assured that the Mexican Navy was caring for its wounded. 'We are very sorry to hear of the death of two crew members of the Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc, who lost their lives in the regrettable accident in the port of New York,' Pardo wrote on X. 'Our solidarity and support for the families.' Theresa Lee came to see the ship Sunday along with her two dogs. When she first saw the videos of the crash, Lee said she thought it was a fabrication generated by artificial intelligence. 'I didn't think it was a real thing that was occurring,' Lee said. She added that the crash seemed to be occurring in slow motion, 'like the masts are breaking so slowly and that it was going backwards.' Laureen Smith was returning to the area from dinner in Manhattan on Saturday night and rushed back home to see the ship after getting text messages about the shocking news from her family. 'Normally, what we see is ferries that go back and forth, or be like cargo ships with containers on them, but not big ships like this,' Smith said Saturday. 'Never seen one like this before.' Smith said she immediately felt concern for the people on board. 'I just couldn't believe it, like, why?' Smith said. 'How could they possibly have missed that they didn't fit under the Brooklyn Bridge?' Zach Iscol, the city's emergency management commissioner, called the collision 'heartbreaking,' not just because of the loss of life but also because of how the deaths have impacted the crew. Reports on what happened remain preliminary, Iscol said. The ship was moving from the Seaport to Bay Ridge, in south Brooklyn, to anchor and refuel when the crash happened. 'Something happened during that movement where the ship reportedly lost power, lost steerage, and that's when — because of the current it looks like — it ended up under the Brooklyn Bridge,' Iscol said. 'And that's where the tragedy occurred with the mast.' People were gathered all around Brooklyn's shoreline on the warm Saturday night, many viewing the wreckage as paramedics and divers aided those on board. Andrew Schiff, a New Yorker who takes part in a local sailing club, said he was at a jazz concert in the area and saw the ship about 10 minutes after it crashed. 'I thought it was like some kind of movie set or something,' Schiff said. Schiff noted that he's had experience navigating the Hudson River and called the power of the currents around the bridge 'very significant.' 'I mean, sometimes the East River flows out towards the ocean 3 or 4 knots, which is a pretty strong current,' he said. He added that boats trying to navigate the waters require a lot of engine power to help keep their ships in control. 'The ferries have it, but if you don't, if you have a sailing ship with not a lot of engine power, it could toss you around,' Schiff said.
