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The Hill
18-05-2025
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- The Hill
Mexican navy vessel slams into Brooklyn Bridge, injuring 19
A large Mexican Navy vessel slammed the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night while sailing through the East River, injuring 19 people, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams said during a Saturday night press conference that 19 individuals were injured, including four who were 'seriously' injured. They were moved to Bellevue Hospital. No one fell into the water. 'Our hearts go out to the family members, and many family members are going to be traveling here from Mexico. We want to make sure we collaborate with the ambassador and his team to give them the proper information at the hospital,' Adams said. Videos circulating on social media show the ship's three masts snapping when hitting the underside of the bridge. The ship remained upright, going to the edge of the river and stopping as observers on shore ran. The Mexican Navy wrote on the social media platform X that Cuauhtemoc, a sail training ship, sustained damage in an accident and that the status of equipment and personnel onboard is being reviewed by naval and local authorities. A total of 277 people were onboard. The ship was sailing to Iceland. 'The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada,' the Mexican Navy added. The National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating the incident.
NDTV
18-05-2025
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- NDTV
Video: Mexican Navy Ship Hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge, People Seen Hanging On To Masts
Multiple videos have gone viral showing a Mexican navy sailing ship hitting the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, and injuring 22 people on Saturday. The videos showed the top of the ship's three masts slamming into the iconic bridge and partially collapsing as the boat floated in the East River. In one of the videos, the masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing as they crashed into the deck of the bridge. Just watched the Brooklyn Bridge get smoked live by a boat with a massive Mexican flag — Nelson Slinkard (@TheWillieNelson) May 18, 2025 In an absolutely stunning modern metaphor a ship blaring Mexican music and flying a massive Mexican flag just got destroyed by the Brooklyn bridge. Can't make it up — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 18, 2025 Just watched the Brooklyn Bridge get smoked live by a boat with a massive Mexican flag — Nelson Slinkard (@TheWillieNelson) May 18, 2025 Visuals on social media also showed people hanging on to the masts. '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,' a witness told The Associated Press. The Mexican navy said that the Cuauhtemoc, about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide academy training vessel, was damaged in an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge that prevented it from continuing its voyage. In a post on X, it said 22 crew members were injured, of whom three have serious injuries. 'The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada,' it wrote in Spanish. The ship reportedly sets out every year at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people onboard, and was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations, including Kingston, Jamaica; Havana, Cuba; Cozumel, Mexico; and New York. It had also planned to go to Reykjavik, Iceland; Bordeaux, Saint Malo and Dunkirk, France; and Aberdeen, Scotland, among others, for a total of 254 days, 170 of them at sea.
Los Angeles Times
18-05-2025
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- Los Angeles Times
Mexican navy vessel hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge; injuries reported
NEW YORK — A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River. The New York Fire Department press desk confirmed that authorities were responding to injuries but had no details about how many people might have been hurt or whether they were on the vessel or on the bridge. In a scene captured in eyewitness videos, three masts of the ship could be seen snapping and partially collapsing as they crashed into the deck of the bridge. Videos showed heavy traffic on the span at the time of the collision. The vessel, which was flying a giant Mexican flag, then drifted toward the edge of the river as onlookers scrambled away from shore. The Mexican navy said in a post on the social platform X that the Cuauhtémoc, an academy training vessel, was damaged in a collision with the Brooklyn Bridge that prevented it from continuing its voyage. It added that the status of personnel and material was under review by naval and local authorities, which were providing assistance. 'The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada,' the statement said in Spanish. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span that is 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, and its walkway is a major tourist attraction. The Cuauhtémoc — about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy — sailed for the first time in 1982. Each year it 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 April 6 with 277 people aboard, the navy said then. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations, including Kingston, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico; Havana and New York. It had also planned to go to Reykjavik, Iceland; Bordeaux, St. Malo and Dunkirk, France; and Aberdeen, Scotland; among others, for a total of 254 days — 170 at sea and 84 in port.
Time of India
18-05-2025
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- Time of India
Watch: Mexican naval vessel hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge
Mexican naval vessel hits iconic Brooklyn Bridge (Video credit: X) A dramatic scene unfolded in New York City after a Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday while sailing along the East River. As the ship scraped against the underside of the iconic bridge, it caused visible damage to the vessel's mast. This incident prompted emergency response efforts and temporarily halted the vessel's tour. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, where people can be seen left in shock, screaming and backing away from the shore as the ship's towering mast, adorned with a large green, white, and red Mexican flag, hit the bridge. The Mexican Navy confirmed the incident in a statement on X, saying that Cuauhtémoc, a naval academy training vessel, was unable to continue its journey due to the collision. The extent of the damage has not been fully disclosed, but officials said an assessment of the vessel's condition and crew is underway. "The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada," the navy said in Spanish. Authorities confirmed injuries in the wake of the incident. The New York Fire Department's press desk said that emergency teams were responding, but no specific details were provided about the number of injured or whether they were aboard the vessel or on the bridge at the time of impact. Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot-long and 40-foot-wide training ship, is a pride of the Mexican Navy and a floating academy for its cadets. Built in 1982, the ship embarks annually on extended international voyages to complete the final phase of officer training. According to the Navy, it departed from Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people onboard, including naval cadets, officers, and crew. The ship was in the early stages of a 254-day goodwill tour across 22 ports in 15 countries. Its itinerary included visits to Kingston, Havana, Cozumel, Reykjavik, and several French and British coastal cities, including Bordeaux, Saint Malo, Dunkirk, and Aberdeen. The tour was scheduled to include 170 days at sea and 84 days in port.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Cuauhtemoc ship: All about the Mexican navy vessel that collided with Brooklyn Bridge
Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy academy training ship, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan on Saturday. Videos captured the vessel—flying a massive green, white, and red Mexican flag—scraping beneath the bridge. Several people have reportedly been injured, and a search and rescue operation is currently underway. 'The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada,' Mexican navy said in Spanish. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
