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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 Dead and 2 Injured After Boat Explodes on Hudson River in N.Y.C. — 1 Week After Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash
One man was killed and two others were injured due to a boat explosion on the Hudson River in New York City The incident happened near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant at around 10:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 24 The boat explosion occurred one week after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into N.Y.C.'s Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen othersOne man was killed and two others were injured due to an explosion on a boat docked in the Hudson River during New York City's Fleet Week. The incident happened near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant around West 138th Street at around 10:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 24, according to WNBC-TV and The New York Post, which cited New York Police Department (NYPD) officials. Authorities told the Post they received a report about a person in the water, and when they arrived at the scene, they found that a large explosion had ripped through the hull of a ship. Two men, who had been working on the boat, were injured in the explosion. They were taken to nearby hospitals, per the outlet. Their conditions were unknown. 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. A third man was thrown into the water by the explosion and became trapped between the boat and the pier, according to the Post. The man — identified as a 59-year-old — died as a result of the incident, the outlet reported. The boat was operated by the Department of Environmental Protection and transports raw sewage from the city to a nearby treatment facility, according to WNBC-TV and the Post. The boat was reportedly docked at the time of the incident. The incident is under investigation, according to the outlets. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) told the Post that it was still too early in their investigation to determine whether the explosion was accidental or intentional. The NYPD and FDNY did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the incident. Photos obtained by The Daily Mail and the Post show emergency responders and FDNY vehicles on the scene. Other photos depict rescue boats heading into the area and helicopters hovering over a barge. The incident took place one week after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others. At the time of the crash, 277 people were onboard, officials said. Following the incident, officials revealed that the 'pilot lost power of the ship' shortly after it had taken off from the nearby Pier 17, causing it to crash into the bridge. Chief Wilson Aramboles of the NYPD's Special Operations Division stated during a press conference 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 iconic bridge. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- 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
The Hill
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hill
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. 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. 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.
Edmonton Journal
18-05-2025
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Two crew members killed, 19 injured as Mexican Navy tall ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge
Article content Mexico's naval secretary, Adm. Raymundo Pedro Morales Angeles, said in a statement Sunday that the navy was in contact with the families of victims and vowed to conduct a transparent investigation. He thanked the first responders in New York. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot (490-meter) 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. Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said. New York Police Department Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to head out to sea, not toward the bridge. Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. 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. — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) May 18, 2025
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Cause of Brooklyn Bridge ship crash revealed by cops after two Mexico Navy sailors died
The Mexican Navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge likely suffered a 'mechanical issue' before losing power, according to police. The massive 160-foot-high Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, carrying a crew of 277, smashed into the iconic New York City bridge around 9pm Saturday. Two unidentified passengers were killed after falling from the masts to the ship's deck, sources told CNN. A total of 22 crew members have been reported injured as of Sunday morning, with at least 11 in critical condition, Mexican Navy officials said. After the tragic incident, Chief Wilson Aramboles with the NYPD Special Operations Bureau said 'some mechanical issues' most likely caused the ship to hit the bridge. 'The captain that was maneuvering the ship lost, I guess, power of the ship,' Aramboles told reporters, while advising that the information was preliminary. A graphic posted to X appeared to show the massive ship losing power and stalling in the water just before reaching the bridge. The records show the ship undocking at Seaport in Lower Manhattan around 8.20pm alongside alongside a tugboat. It was then seen rapidly losing control as it started to move backward toward the Brooklyn Brooklyn bridge. The vessel was then seen drifting toward the Manhattan Bridge before it was saved by NYPD and FDNY boats. A transportation expert told the outlet the ship's voyage data recorder will provide important information about what went wrong just before the crash. The recorder is expected to reveal information about the ship's mechanics and when power may have been lost. It will also likely provide investigators with crucial details on its 'control input,' Mary Schiavo, CNN transportation analyst and former US Department of Transportation inspector general, said. Early Sunday, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum sent her condolences to the loved ones of the two deceased crew members. '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 on X. She confirmed that the Navy and local authorities are 'currently treating the wounded' and that the Mexican ambassador, the U.S. and the Mexican Consulate General in New York are also supporting the Navy. 'I thank New York Mayor Eric Adams for all the support he has provided to our fellow citizens. We are monitoring the situation, and the Navy will continue to provide updates,' Sheinbaum added. In multiple eyewitness videos, the towering masts were seen snapping and partially collapsing as they crashed into the bridge's deck. Sailors perched high above are thrown into chaos, with some seen clinging to the shattered beams high up in the air. Nick Corso, who had just taken his phone out to take a picture of the ship and bridge during the sunset, told the Associated Press he suddenly heard what he described as the snapping of a 'big twig' when the ship hit the 141-year-old bridge. Other bystanders told the outlet they were also admiring the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge and one of its masts snap. Looking closer, they said they noticed someone hanging from high on the ship. '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. They reported seeing two people taken off the ship on stretchers and transferred to smaller boats. The Navy personnel had been standing on the masts of the Mexican Navy ship as part of a ceremonial greeting and show of respect upon entering a port. This tradition, known as 'manning the yards,' is a longstanding maritime custom practiced worldwide. The sailors aboard the Cuauhtémoc appeared to have been engaged in this time-honored ritual during the harrowing crash. The Mexican navy said in a post on the social platform X that the Cuauhtemoc, an academy training vessel, was damaged in an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge that prevented it from continuing its voyage. Emotional footage showed the moment hundreds of New Yorkers applauded for first responders as they rescued victims from the vessel. FDNY, NYPD, and the US Coast Guard coordinated a rapid search and rescue operation, deploying divers and emergency boats to evacuate the injured from the ship crash. The FDNY and NYPD Harbor Unit worked together to secure the area and ensure the safety of everyone aboard the stricken ship. The ship was built in 1982 and was in the Big Apple as part of a promotional for year's celebration of America's 250th birthday - also known as the Sail4th 250 ship event. New York City was the vessel's third stop in its eight-month journey around the world, as Mexican sailors also got to visit Portugal, Iceland, Jamaica, and Germany, among other locations, according to an April press release.
