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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Young Female Navy Cadet Identified as the First Victim of the Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash
América Yamilet Sánchez of Veracruz, Mexico, has been identified as one of the two fatal victims of the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash The tragedy occurred when a Mexican Navy training vessel carrying 277 people collided with the New York City landmark at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 17 In addition to the two fatalities, 19 people were injured, with four facing serious injuriesOne of the two fatal victims of the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash has been identified as a young Mexican Navy cadet from Veracruz, Mexico, according to a statement from Veracruz's governor. 'I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez,'' Gov. Rocío Nahle García wrote on X on Sunday morning, May 18, hours after the May 17 tragedy. 'My love, support and solidarity go out to her family." 'My gratitude to the Secretariat of the Navy and my wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured. Veracruz is with you,' García added. Sánchez was 20, according to the New York Post. The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time. An official with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) told The New York Times that there were 277 people onboard, and everyone is currently believed to be accounted for. "Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge,' New York City mayor Eric Adams shared in an update on X on Saturday. "At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries," he added. The Mexican Navy also shared a statement regarding the incident on social media, writing, "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being.' Video footage shared online shows the massive boat colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge, before sections of the top half of the ship broke apart. Another post features a photo that shows numerous people hanging from the ship's mast after the crash. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The Cuauhtémoc arrived in the area earlier in the week, according to NBC New York. It was docked at Pier 17 of the South Street Seaport Museum and had been open for tours. The ship, per the museum's website, was built at the Celaya Shipyards in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981. The vessel's name means "Descending Eagle." Read the original article on People
New York Post
18-05-2025
- New York Post
Mexican navy cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, ID'd as first victim in Brooklyn Bridge crash
One of the two fatal victims of Saturday's Brooklyn Bridge ship crash was a 20-year-old female Mexican Navy cadet from Veracruz, the state's governor said Sunday. América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz, died when the Mexican tall ship the Cuauhtémoc collided with the iconic East River crossing shortly before 8:30 p.m., causing several of its masts to snap. América Yamilet Sánchez has been identified as one of the victims in Saturday night's Brooklyn Bridge tragedy. 'I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez,'' Veracruz Gov. Rocío Nahle García wrote on X. 'My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family. 'My gratitude to the Secretariat of the Navy and my wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured. Veracruz is with you,' the official added.
Business Insider
18-05-2025
- General
- Business Insider
2 people died after a Mexican navy sailing ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge
Two people died after a Mexican navy sailing ship lost power and its masts crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. The ARM Cuauhtémoc, which was visiting on a goodwill tour, lost power on the East River and drifted toward the bridge at around 8.20 p.m. Saturday. Footage uploaded to social media shows the ship drifting backward down the river and its masts striking the bridge, as onlookers scream and shout. The two dead were crew members, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on X. Sheinbaum said that the Mexican ambassador to the United States and the Mexican Consulate General were supporting the Mexican navy. "We are closely monitoring the situation, and the Secretariat of the Navy will continue to provide updates," she wrote. At a press conference, NYPD Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship departed Pier 17 to head out to sea, but the pilot maneuvering the ship "lost power." New York Mayor Eric Adams shared on X that, as well as two deaths, 22 people were injured, and two of them were in critical condition. "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 wrote. FDNY Chief of Training Michael Meyers said, "Once the marine units arrived on scene, we knew immediately that we had a serious incident with a boat striking the bridge, so we had reports of people in the water." Meyers said marine units removed and treat the aided, setting up a casualty collection point and an EMS staging area on Pier 16. "The police, fire and EMS did a tremendous job of working together to get everyone off of that ship safe," he said.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Mexican naval ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge in New York, 200 people onboard, 23 injured
Shocking footage has emerged of a Mexican naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, an incident that has left 23 people injured. The Mexican Navy's tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc, which was making a festive visit to New York's waters, is a Spanish-built barque, constructed in 1982. Around 9pm on Saturday (local time), the enormous ship which was carrying around 280 crew ploughed into the Brooklyn Bridge, with its masts snapping like twigs as collided with the steel and stone structure. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE A search and rescue operation has been launched to rescue crew from the water. The crew, mostly made up of cadets, hit the bridge first, before the ship made contact with concrete retaining wall of the viewing point below the bridge, which ripped the ship's starboard side. The Mexican Navy issued a statement confirming the incident. 'During the departure manoeuvre of the Cuauhtémoc Sailboat in New York, an incident with the Brooklyn Bridge was recorded, causing damage to the Training Ship, preventing the continuation of the instructional cruise for the time being,' it said. 'The condition of the personnel and equipment is under review by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. 'The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations, and the excellent training of future officers of the Mexican Navy.' More to come...
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
WATCH: Mexican naval ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Shocking footage has emerged of a Mexican naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, an incident that has left 23 people injured. The Mexican Navy's tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc, which was making a festive visit to New York's waters, is a Spanish-built barque, constructed in 1982. Around 9pm on Saturday (local time), the enormous ship which was carrying around 280 crew ploughed into the Brooklyn Bridge, with its masts snapping like twigs as collided with the steel and stone structure. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE A search and rescue operation has been launched to rescue crew from the water. The crew, mostly made up of cadets, hit the bridge first, before the ship made contact with concrete retaining wall of the viewing point below the bridge, which ripped the ship's starboard side. The Mexican Navy issued a statement confirming the incident. 'During the departure manoeuvre of the Cuauhtémoc Sailboat in New York, an incident with the Brooklyn Bridge was recorded, causing damage to the Training Ship, preventing the continuation of the instructional cruise for the time being,' it said. 'The condition of the personnel and equipment is under review by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. 'The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations, and the excellent training of future officers of the Mexican Navy.' More to come...
