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SBS Australia
18-05-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Two dead, over a dozen injured after Mexican Navy training ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Two people died and 17 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday. "Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge", Adams posted on X. "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." The training ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge late on Saturday local time, snapping all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark. According to multiple US media reports, around 200 people were on the Cuauhtémoc, a barque built in 1982 with a mast height of 48.2 meters, at the time of the collision. The Cuauhtémoc had been on a training manoeuvre at the time and was damaged in the "mishap," the Mexican Navy said in a separate statement on X. "The Ministry of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of its personnel, transparency in its operations and excellence in the training of future officers of the Mexican Navy," it said. This is a developing story and this article will be updated.
CNN
18-05-2025
- General
- CNN
Crews are responding to an incident involving a Mexican Navy training ship and Brooklyn Bridge
Crews are responding to an incident involving a Mexican Navy training ship and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night, according to the Mexican Navy. 'During the departure maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc Sailboat in New York, an incident occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge that caused damage to the Training Ship, temporarily preventing the continuation of the training cruise,' the Mexican Navy said in a post in Spanish on X. 'The status of the personnel and material is under review by naval and local authorities, who are providing support,' the post added. New York emergency officials said they're responding to an incident at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. 'The situation is developing and details are not confirmed at this time,' NYC Emergency Management said on X. This is a developing story and will be updated.
