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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- 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
Sunday World
18-05-2025
- General
- Sunday World
Two dead and 19 injured as Mexican Navy ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge
Footage recorded on camera phone shows the moment disaster struck Two people dead and at least 19 injured as Mexican Navy ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge New York City mayor Eric Adams says two people have died after a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge. The sailing ship, which was about to leave New York for a goodwill tour to Iceland, struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, snapping its three masts, injuring crew members and leaving some dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help. Video courtesy of Nick Corso/ABC
Daily Tribune
18-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Two Dead, 19 Injured as Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
TDT | Manama A tragic maritime accident unfolded Saturday when a tall Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members and injuring 19 others, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred as the ship, carrying 277 personnel, lost power while navigating New York's East River. According to New York police, the vessel's captain was maneuvering the ship when it veered toward the bridge's Brooklyn abutment after experiencing mechanical failure. Shocking footage captured the towering masts of the Cuauhtémoc clipping the bridge structure. Authorities said several crew members were stationed on the masts at the time, which collapsed and crashed onto the deck, leading to multiple casualties. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and panic. "There was lots of screaming, some sailors hanging from the masts," said Brooklyn resident Nick Corso, speaking to AFP. Another witness, Kelvin Flores, told the BBC that he saw emergency crews struggle to reach the site due to heavy traffic, adding, "Just seeing the actual damage was insane." New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on social media platform X that two people had died, with two of the 19 injured reported to be in critical condition. Despite the impact, city officials said the Brooklyn Bridge sustained no major structural damage and was reopened following a preliminary inspection. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that all three of the ship's masts were lost in the collision. Fortunately, all personnel were accounted for and no one fell overboard during the incident. Crowds gathered along the waterfront reportedly fled in fear as the ship struck the bridge. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences, saying she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of two crew members. The Cuauhtémoc was eventually towed away from the scene. The vessel, a 297-foot-long (91-meter) and 40-foot-wide (12-meter) barque, was commissioned in 1982 and is used for training naval cadets. It had departed from Acapulco on April 6, bound for Iceland as part of its annual international training voyage. Officials stated the ship's mast height was approximately 158 feet (48.2 meters), exceeding the Brooklyn Bridge's 135-foot clearance at its center. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities citing a mechanical failure and subsequent power loss as the likely causes of the collision.
Saudi Gazette
18-05-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Two dead, 19 injured as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK — A Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, killing two people and injuring at least 19 others, after reportedly losing power while navigating the East River. The Cuauhtémoc, a tall sailing ship carrying 277 people, struck the bridge's Brooklyn abutment, snapping its towering masts as it attempted to pass under the structure. Dramatic video footage showed crew members standing on the masts as they broke and fell onto the deck. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the fatalities and said two of the injured remain in critical condition. No major structural damage was reported to the Brooklyn Bridge, which reopened after a safety inspection. Authorities attributed the collision to a mechanical failure and a power outage. The ship lost all three of its masts, but no crew members fell into the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Witnesses described chaos and panic along the waterfront. "Lots of screaming, some sailors hanging from the masts," said Brooklyn resident Nick Corso. Another witness, Kelvin Flores, told the BBC the scene was filled with 'commotion' and emergency crews struggling to reach the crash site due to traffic congestion. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences, calling the loss of the two sailors deeply saddening. The Cuauhtémoc, launched in 1982, serves as a training vessel for naval cadets and had departed from Acapulco in April en route to Iceland. Its masts reportedly stood 158 feet tall—well above the 135-foot clearance of the Brooklyn Bridge at its center, raising questions about the navigation plan. The ship was towed from the site after the collision. Investigations are underway. — BBC
Muscat Daily
18-05-2025
- General
- Muscat Daily
Two dead as Mexican naval ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
New York City, US – Two people have died and 19 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). The Cuauhtémoc , a tall sailing ship with 277 people on board, lost power on Saturday while attempting to pass under the bridge. As the ship drifted uncontrollably, its towering masts struck the structure on the Brooklyn side, snapping violently and injuring crew members positioned high above deck. Footage from the scene shows masts crashing down, with some sailors seen clinging to the rigging. The NYPD confirmed that two individuals died in the incident, and that two of the 19 injured remain in critical condition. New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressing the press New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his condolences and confirmed the fatalities in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Emergency services were dispatched immediately, though congested roads reportedly slowed their access to the waterfront. 'The scene was chaotic—lots of screaming, people hanging from broken masts,' said Brooklyn resident Nick Corso, who witnessed the crash. The NYPD stated that the collision appeared to be caused by a mechanical failure and a total power loss. The ship's mast height of 48.2 metres (158 feet) exceeded the Brooklyn Bridge's central clearance of 41 metres (135 feet), leaving little margin for error in the event of equipment failure. The bridge itself was closed for inspection but reopened shortly after, with no major structural damage reported. Authorities from the New York Coast Guard confirmed that none of the personnel aboard fell into the water and that all have been accounted for. The Cuauhtémoc , first launched in 1982, had departed from Acapulco in April on a training mission for naval cadets, with Iceland as its final destination. New York officials say the vessel has since been towed away from the crash site as investigations continue.
