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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Why did Mexican Navy ship hit NY Brooklyn Bridge? Major clues develop as 2 sailors remains arrive in Veracruz
As authorities in New York attempted to solve the riddle of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship's tragic collision with the Brooklyn Bridge, Mexicans flooded the streets of Veracruz to grieve the deaths of two sailors. On May 19, Cadet América Yamilet Sánchez and Seaman Adal Jair Marco's remains reached Veracruz harbor in Mexico. Family members accompanied a convoy that was led by members of the Mexican Navy to the Heroic Military Naval School for the mourning ceremony. A local port pilot who is familiar with the seas was on board to assist the ship's captain in navigating into open waters, as per Mexican media. The National Transportation Safety Board is heading the inquiry into the disaster. According to Brian Young of the NTSB, the vessel's engine may be the focus of the probe. The role of a tugboat that helped the Cuauhtémoc pull itself out of its pier is additionally being examined. In addition to the fatalities, the May 17 crash injured over two dozen persons on board the ship. Also Read: What is Joe Thuney net worth? All-Pro guard secures $33.5mn extension with Chicago Bears On Saturday, the ship left Pier 17 in lower Manhattan. It was intended to head south toward Iceland, away from the bridge, and toward New York Harbor. According to police, the ship went backward toward the bridge after clearing the port. As the ship's masts crashed into the bridge and collapsed onto the boat, countless visitors and New Yorkers watched in terror. In the videos that went viral on social media, crew members were visible hanging from the vessel's crossbeams. '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 on what may have possibly happened with the engine,' Young informed during a NTSB briefing on Monday. The ship carried 277 passengers. According to the local fire department, 27 people were evacuated from the boat for medical attention. The 142-year-old bridge had no significant damage.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
What happened when the Mexican Navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two
A Mexican Navy tall ship called the Armada de la República Mexicana (ARM) Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:24 p.m. EST Saturday, May 17 killing two sailors and injuring over a dozen more. Though the precise cause isn't yet known, the ship was moving backward along the East River in New York after departing from the South Street Seaport as it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. All three of the ship's masts, which were decorated with string lights, collided with the bridge and were sheared off upon impact. The Brooklyn Bridge sustained no structural damage. How the Brooklyn Bridge crash unfolded: From a May 19 briefing from the NTSB: Around 8:20 p.m., May 17: The ship began backing away from Pier 17 with assistance from a tugboat. The intent was to sail south, down the East River, and head for sea. A preliminary weather report describes the current was flowing toward the bridge at about 0.3 knots. Westerly winds were blowing at about 10 knots. The ship's speed increased to about 6 knots by the time it collided with the bridge. 8:24 p.m.: As it was moving toward the bridge, the ship called for tugboats in the area to assist via VHF radio, followed by two more requests for help.8:24:45: The ship's masts collided with the bridge. Of the 277 on board, two were killed and 22 were injured, including three who were seriously hurt, the Mexican Navy said on social media. Videos shared online from bystanders showed Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms dangling from their harnesses on the damaged masts and the ship's crossbeams. 8:27: The vessel came to a stop. 8:30 NYPD and FDNY were on scene. "The Cuauhtémoc 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 U.S. Coast Guard said. The NTSB requests anyone who has video of the incident to email witness@ to assist with its investigation. What ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The Cuauhtémoc is a 300-foot-long, steel-hulled three-masted barque launched in 1982, according to a recent fact sheet from the ship's handlers. The ship, named after the last Aztec emperor, and its crew are a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad, according to the fact sheet. The vessel was a training ship for the Mexican Navy and had docked in New York from May 13-17. It had planned to head south from New York Harbor toward Iceland on a mission of carrying 'the message of peace and goodwill of the Mexican people to the seas and ports of the world.' Its mission, called the "Consolidation of the Independence of Mexico 2025," began April 6, and the ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over the course of 254 days. Prior to landing in New York, it had visited Kingston, Jamaica, Havana, Cuba and Cozumel, Mexico. Where is the Brooklyn Bridge? How many people died in the Brooklyn Bridge accident? A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday. The two victims have been identified as 20-year-old América Sánchez and 23-year-old Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos. The injured personnel were transported to local hospitals in Manhattan to receive care, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. According to the U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the city of New York helped transport 179 crew members out of the country while about 94 are still living and working on board the ship. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the @SEMAR_mx training ship Cuauhtémoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge," the U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Ronald Johnson, said in a post on X. "We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via @SRE_mx to provide support as necessary. You have our full support." Why did the ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The NTSB is actively investigating the incident and has declined to provide any probable cause of the crash at this time. The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference. Contributing: Gabrielle Banks and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY; Reuters
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Brooklyn Bridge horror as 270ft Mexican training vessel crashes into it with 'multiple people in water'
The Cuauhtémoc, a 270-foot training vessel with a crew of 277, collided with the bridge just before 9pm, with one of its towering 147-foot masts smashing into the bridge's road deck, according to sources The Cuauhtémoc, a massive 270-foot ship with 277 crew members, smashed into the bridge at around 9pm. The force of the impact snapped one of its 147-foot masts, which came crashing down onto the ship's deck, sending panicked bystanders on the Brooklyn side into shock. Video footage captured the horror of the moment, with one onlooker exclaiming, "Oh s–t!" in the background. Several people were rescued from the water, while two individuals were rushed to hospital in critical condition. Fire officials confirmed multiple victims are receiving treatment for severe injuries. The area is filled with rescue efforts, including helicopters overhead, tug boats in the water, and emergency responders on the shore. Others were taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for urgent medical attention, reports the Mirror. The Cuauhtémoc, built in Spain in 1982, was in New York for a ceremonial stop ahead of the Sail4th celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. As the situation is assessed, the full extent of the damage and the number of injuries remains unclear. According to NY1's Dean Meminger, two people are in critical condition. Reports on social media have labelled the incident as a "mass casualty incident". "Manhattan *ALL HANDS* Box 0074 Pier 16 Peck Slip ALL HANDS TRANSMITTED FOR THE BOAT ACCIDENT INTO MANHATTAN BRIDGE. MCI FOR MULTIPLE PATIENTS BEING TRANSPORTED TO THE PIER". NYC Firewire has reported a second incident involving individuals in the water. Mexico's Navy, through its official account, Cuenta Oficial de la Secretaría de Marina, shared:. "During the sailing maneuvers of the Cuauhtémoc sailing vessel in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship and preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being. "The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. "The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
