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USA Today
20-05-2025
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- USA Today
Brooklyn Bridge updates: Mexico mourns, seeks answers after ship's deadly crash
Brooklyn Bridge updates: Mexico mourns, seeks answers after ship's deadly crash Show Caption Hide Caption No 'significant structural damage' to Brooklyn Bridge The National Transportation Safety Board says they found no "significant structural damage" to the Brooklyn Bridge after being struck by a ship. Two people aboard the training vessel were killed in the collision, and about two dozen others were injured. The ship's planned route was southward, away from the bridge and toward New York Harbor, bound for Iceland. The ship cleared the dock but moved in reverse toward the bridge, authorities say. Mexicans mourned the deaths of two sailors while authorities in Mexico and New York worked to unravel the mystery of the tragic crash of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship into the Brooklyn Bridge. In Mexico, the bodies of Cadet América Yamilet Sánchez and Seaman Adal Jair Marco arrived in Veracruz on May 19, two days after the crash. Family members, escorted by Mexican Navy personnel, joined a procession to the Heroic Military Naval School for the memorial ceremony, El Universal reported. Rodolfo Hernández, Sánchez's uncle, told the Mexico News Daily that his niece had sent photos of herself in Central Park the day before the crash. 'When news of her death came, we broke down," Hernández said. "We didn't have the strength to bear it." NTSB begins 'long process' of assessing why Mexican ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge A total of 277 people were aboard the Cuauhtémoc, named after the last Aztec emperor. The tall ship, also known as 'The Knight of the Seas," set sail April 6 from Acapulco on a 254-day mission to 'exalt the seafaring spirit, strengthen naval education and carry the Mexican people's message of peace and goodwill." Mexican media have stressed that the ship's captain had a local harbor pilot, familiar with the waters, on board to help guide it into open water. The ship was docked in New York for five days as part of a goodwill tour. It was leaving from Lower Manhattan shortly after sunset, the glowing bulbs strung from its mast providing a shimmering light show on the East River. The planned route was southward, away from the bridge and bound for Iceland. Mexican ship headed the wrong way before fatal Brooklyn Bridge crash, reports say The ship cleared the dock but moved in reverse toward the bridge, authorities say. Scores of New Yorkers and tourists watched in horror as the masts slammed into the bridge and crumbled onto the boat. Members of the ship's crew could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams. The 142-year-old bridge suffered no serious damage. While videos of the crash quickly swept across social media, more than two dozen people were taken off the boat for medical treatment. The commander of the Mexican Navy, Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, said the uninjured cadets would continue training and that the investigation would be carried out 'with total transparency and responsibility.' The National Transportation Safety Board investigator Brian Young said the probe could center on the ship's engine. The role of a tugboat that aided the Cuauhtémoc in backing out of its pier was also being reviewed, Young said. "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 said at a NTSB briefing May 19. (This story has been updated to add new information.) Contributing: Reuters
International Business Times
20-05-2025
- General
- International Business Times
Mexican Navy Tall Ship that Crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, Killing Two Cadets, Suffered Engine Failure as NTSB Continues Probe
The Mexican Navy tall ship which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two cadets, may have suffered an engine failure, investigators have revealed. Officials from the NTSB shared more details on Monday about the critical moments leading up to the collision involving the massive Cuauhtémoc Training Ship and the iconic New York City bridge. The grim update came as authorities identified the second Mexican cadet who lost his life in Saturday night's tragic accident — 22-year-old Adal Jair Marcos. Marcos, originally from Oaxaca, was remembered by his family as an avid traveler who had spent the last nine months of his life aboard the Cuauhtémoc as part of its global voyage. Crashed after Engine Failure Marcos was "a sincere and loyal friend, who always supports others during difficult times," and someone who "spread joy with his smile," a childhood friend shared with the Daily News. The other sailor who died in the tragic event was previously identified as 20-year-old Navy cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. She and Marcos were both on the masts of the 160-foot-tall training ship when it smashed into the bridge. The powerful impact caused them to fall to the deck below, leading to their deaths as horrified onlookers watched from the docks. Brian Young, the official heading the NTSB's inquiry into the disaster, said that an "engine failure" is being considered as a "possible cause of the bridge strike." Responding to questions at a press conference on Monday, Young 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 had 277 crew members on board, and 22 were injured when it crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge at 8:25 p.m. on Saturday evening. According to the NYPD, the Mexican Navy ship most likely suffered a "mechanical failure" that led to a loss of power before the collision. Investigation Still Ongoing Just eight hours before the tragic incident, Sánchez, of Xalapa, Mexico, had shared a social media post enjoying a night out in New York City — what would become the final day of her life. The naval academy engineering student posted a cheerful photo of herself smiling aboard the Cuauhtémoc, captioning it with "NY" and a red heart emoji. Sánchez was known in her hometown as a talented swimmer who had won several medals in competitions, local news outlet E-Consulta Veracruz reported. Young also said that investigators are looking the role of the tugboat that helped guide the ship away from the pier just five minutes prior the collision. "As far as we know at this time, the tugboat had assisted the vessel moving off the pier," he said at 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 details shared during the press conference were "preliminary," as the investigation is still in its early stages. He added that the team is currently working to collect "perishable evidence" from the scene.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Crew on Mexican Navy tall ship seen clinging to rigging after collision with Brooklyn Bridge, video shows
Crew members were hanging onto the rigging of the Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, video footage shows. Two sailors were killed and nearly 20 others were injured when the Cuauhtémoc ship struck the bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night. Everyone who was injured was on the boat and none of the 277 people onboard fell into the water. "No one fell into the water, they were all hurt inside the ship," an NYPD official said, according to WCBS. "The ship, from what I was informed by the supervisors of the ship, it was disembarking and going to Iceland." Video of the crash from the Brooklyn side of the East River shows the 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship's three masts snapping after hitting the bridge. Officials said early indications suggest a mechanical issue may have caused the ship to veer off course and collide with the bridge, but the incident remains under investigation. Ntsb Launches 'Go-team' Of Specialized Investigators After Brooklyn Bridge Struck By Mexican Navy Ship Footage also shows sailors hanging from the rigging ropes on the damaged masts, but none of them fell into the water. Read On The Fox News App "We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for at least 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them," eyewitness Lily Katz told The Associated Press. Another witness, Nick Corso, had his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset when he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a "big twig." At Least 2 Dead After Mexican Navy Sailing Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge In Dramatic Nyc Crash People around Corso began running and "pandemonium" ensued aboard the ship, he said. He later noticed a handful of people dangling from a mast. "I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?" he said. The bridge did not sustain any damage from the collision. "We are praying for everyone on board and their families and are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action, ensuring this accident wasn't much worse," Adams said at a news conference on Saturday night. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered "solidarity and support" to the families of the deceased crew members after the crash. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor. Our sympathy and support go out to their families," she wrote Saturday night on on X. The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 and has won the Tall Ships' Races twice, according to Sail Training International. The ship was in New York City as part of a promotion for an event next year that celebrates America's 250th article source: Crew on Mexican Navy tall ship seen clinging to rigging after collision with Brooklyn Bridge, video shows
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
2 crew members killed after Mexican Navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) — Two crew members have died after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge as it was traveling through New York City on a global goodwill tour. Mayor Eric Adams announced the two deaths in a post to X late Saturday night. Some 22 people had been injured, 11 of whom were in serious condition and nine in stable condition, according to the Mexican Secretary of the Navy. Their conditions as of Sunday morning were not immediately available. As of Sunday afternoon, one of the victims has been identified as 20-year-old cadet América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa by Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García. 'I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family,' the governor said in a post to X Sunday afternoon. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. Saturday, when the boat, carrying 277 people, struck the bridge, according to the FDNY. Several videos posted to social media, including one seen at the top of this story, showed the boat gliding along the East River before its masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge, causing them to snap one by one as the ship continued moving. There were sailors on top of the ship when the mast went 'right into' the bridge, NYPD officials said Saturday. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts but, remarkably, no one fell into the water, officials said. The ship, called the Cuauhtemoc, had a mechanical issue after departing from Pier 17, officials said. It was unclear what caused the ship to veer off course. New York Police Department Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to have been headed out to sea, not toward the bridge. He said an initial report was that the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical problem, though officials cautioned that information was preliminary. Videos show a tugboat was close to the Cuauhtemoc at the time of the crash. The Mexican Secretary of the Navy said the Cuauhtemoc was a training ship. 'We deeply regret the passing of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident at the port of New York. Our solidarity and support go out to their families,' said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a statement. The Cuauhtemoc — about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy — sailed for the first time in 1982. Its main mast has a height of 160 feet. Each year, the Cuauhtemoc 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, the navy said. 1 person killed in explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic; police say act was 'intentional' Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge. 'We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for like at least like 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them,' Katz said. Just before the collision, Nick Corso, 23, took his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset, Instead, he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a 'big twig.' Several more snaps followed. People in his vicinity began running and 'pandemonium' erupted aboard the ship, he said. He later saw a handful of people dangling from a mast. 'I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?' he said. The 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge was initially closed in both directions but did not have structural damage, officials said. 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. The Cuauhtemoc arrived in New York City on May 13, where 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Ship That Hit Brooklyn Bridge Was on Annual Transcontinental Journey to Mark Completion of Cadet Training
The Cuauhtémoc, a training ship used for the Mexican Navy that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, was embarking on an annual transcontinental journey The ship's voyage marks the completion of cadet training The training ship was set to visit 22 ports in 15 nationsThe ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge was embarking on a transcontinental journey that marks the completion of cadet training. The Cuauhtémoc, a training ship used for the Mexican Navy, crashed into the New York City landmark on Saturday, May 17, the government agency confirmed in a statement on X. The large ship was carrying over 250 people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that two people died in the crash, while at least 19 others were injured, with two said to be in serious condition. According to The New York Post, the Cuauhtémoc has sailed annually for the last four decades in coordination with cadet training. The ship first launched in 1982, when it sailed from Spain to Mexico. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Per the outlet, the vessel is docked in Acapulco, Mexico, until the cadets finish their training at the Mexican naval academy, Heroica Escuela Naval Militar. The ship arrived in N.Y.C. on Tuesday, May 13, as the third stop in its planned eight-month voyage. Fox's LiveNOW reported that the Cuauhtémoc was set to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over the span of 254 days. Officials previously revealed that the crash was due to a mechanical mishap. "The pilot lost power of the ship," N.Y.C.'s mayor said during a press conference. The ship had taken off from the nearby Pier 17 shortly before the incident. Chief Wilson Aramboles of the New York Police Department's Special Operations Division stated that the ship was en route to Iceland. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also said during the press conference that a preliminary assessment found no signs of major damage to the bridge. Adams added that 277 people total were onboard at the time of the crash. No one fell into the water, per officials. President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum mourned the deaths of the two crew members who were onboard the ship. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor,' she wrote on X. 'Our sympathy and support go out to their families.' Read the original article on People
