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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragic photo emerges of young Navy cadet before she was killed when Mexican ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy cadet who was killed in the harrowing ship collision with the Brooklyn Bridge was pictured smiling in front of the ill-fated vessel before the crash. América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, has been identified as one of the two fatal victims of the Saturday night catastrophe. The Xalapa, Mexico native was reportedly standing atop one of the Cuauhtémoc's masts when the boat experienced a mechanical issue, causing the captain to lose control as the East River's current dragged it toward the iconic bridge. Its 147-foot masts smashed into the crossing connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, and terror ensued as onlookers watched victims dangle and plummet from the masts' beams. Shortly before the nightmarish crash, Sánchez appeared to be enjoying a light-hearted trip to New York City. In a chilling Facebook post, shared at 12:40pm on Sunday - about eight hours before the incident that ended her life - the bright-eyed Navy trainee was pictured during a night out in the Big Apple. Captioned 'NY' with a red heart emoji, Sánchez wore a yellow blouse and blue jeans as she grinned while leaning against a metal railing. The training ship was blurrily seen lit-up in the background. According to local outlet E-Consulta Velacruz, outside of her naval pursuits, Sánchez was known as a talented swimmer who won several medals in the sport. Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García made the chilling announcement of the bright-futured cadet's death. The second deceased victim has yet to be publicly named. 'I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez,' the governor of Veracruz, where Xalapa is the capital, wrote on X Sunday afternoon. The Mexican Navy has sworn to return her body to her family as soon as possible. In addition to the two fatalities, the Navy reported 22 crew members were harmed and 11 of those are in critical condition. The remaining nine people are said to be stable. There were 277 people onboard, 64 women and 213 men. The Cuauhtémoc Training Ship was in New York as a part of the Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea tour. The voyage aimed to commemorate 'the seafaring spirit, strengthen naval education and carry the message of peace and goodwill of the Mexican people to the seas and ports of the world,' according to SeaWaves Magazine. Setting sail from Acapulco, the ship was destined for 22 ports across 15 different countries. When the boat crashed, the Navy personnel were bound for Iceland. The records show the ship undocking at Seaport in Lower Manhattan around 8:20pm 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. The ship itself was moving in the 'wrong direction' when it slammed into the bridge, a senior city official close to the investigation revealed. Its captain of the ship told investigators he lost control of the ship after the rudder - a piece attached near the stern of the boat for steering - shut down. Shocked onlookers gathered on the nearby pier witnessed horrifying moment. 'I thought it was maybe some sort of a terrorist attack,' Aaron Travis, visiting from Texas, told Another witness added: 'As long as I've lived I've never seen anything crash into the Brooklyn bridge.' As emergency efforts unfolded, crowds were seen lining the streets, applauding first responders exiting the scene as emergency lights flashed and sirens blared. NYC Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials also arrived at the scene for a press conference. Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed there was no major damage to the bridge. Both sides of the bridge were initially closed after the crash, but were reopened shortly after. The Navy personnel may have 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 crash. In a statement shared on Sunday morning, the Secretary of the Navy and High Command of the Mexican Navy, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles addressed the gut-wrenching tragedy. 'In difficult times, we reaffirm what is most valuable to the Mexican Navy: its people,' he wrote. 'I deeply regret what happened during the maneuver on the Training Ship Cuauhtémoc. My commitment to the well-being of naval personnel and their families is absolute. 'We know that every leg of the voyage carries risks inherent to our seafaring vocation. Therefore, the professionalism and constant preparation of our sailors are essential, but so is the humane support in the face of any adversity. 'From the first moment, protocols for medical care, institutional support, and direct accompaniment to the wounded and their loved ones were activated.'
CBS News
18-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Brooklyn Bridge hit by Mexican navy training ship, 2 dead, 19 injured, officials say
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said. In a news conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said 277 were on board the vessel sailing the East River when it collided with the bridge just before 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Adams said at least 19 people were hurt and four suffered serious injuries. He later announced two of them died. "No one fell into the water, they were all hurt inside the ship," NYPD Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said. "...The ship, from what I was informed by the supervisors of the ship, it was disembarking and going to Iceland." The New York City Department of Transportation reported in a post to social media that bridge inspectors had so far found "no signs of structural damage to the Brooklyn Bridge." Ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge after, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York. Kyle Viterbo / AP The Mexican navy said in a post on social media that the Cuauhtemoc was damaged during a sailing maneuver. Adams said in a social media post the Cuauhtemoc lost power before it crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Videos posted online showed the ship apparently drifting backward before all three masts hit the bridge and broke apart. Some sailors could be seen dangling by wires from near of the top of the ship after it struck the bridge. The main mast of the 297-foot long ship is 160 feet tall. "I guess it was, the pilot that is assigned to navigate, you know, the boat out of the water, I believe there was some mechanical issues that probably caused the ship to hit the water," Aramboles said. Pedestrians walking along Brooklyn Bridge Park look on as a masted Mexican Navy training ship sits stranded near the Manhattan Bridge after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York. (Nick Corso via AP) Nick Corso / AP Witnesses reported hearing a loud crunch followed by screams. "All of the sudden we heard tons of screaming coming from this massive crowd that was here," Torrey Leonard said. "Our hearts were skipping a beat because it was just horrible, how it sounded. We heard like this wood crunch. We then stood up from dinner right here and looked at the bridge and we saw what everybody's already seen happen. Which was just horrifying." Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexican ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the ship has been sailing for about 20 years and was headed from Cozumel, Mexico, to Iceland. The ship arrived in New York City on May 13. Police urged people to avoid the area around the bridge, including the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and DUMBO in Brooklyn. The bridge had been temporarily shut down to traffic, but has since reopened. The bridge originally opened in 1883 and has a nearly 1,600-foot main span.
Al Jazeera
18-05-2025
- General
- Al Jazeera
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 people
A Mexican Navy sailing ship has crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing at least two people and injuring 19 others, according to the city's mayor, Eric Adams. '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,' Adams posted on X on Sunday. The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark late on Saturday. Adams, however, said the 142-year-old bridge was spared significant damage. Videos posted online show the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, as the top of its three masts collide with the iconic structure. The masts can be seen snapping and partially collapsing as they crash into the deck of the bridge. The vessel, which was flying a giant green, white and red Mexican flag, then drifted towards the edge of the river as onlookers scrambled away from the shore. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press news agency they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge and one of its masts snap. Looking closer, they saw someone dangling 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 said they saw two people removed from the ship on stretchers into smaller boats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was 'deeply saddened' by the loss of the two crew members. 'Our solidarity and support go out to their families,' she said on X. The Mexican Navy said in a post on X that the Cuauhtemoc, an academy training vessel, was damaged in an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge, which prevented it from continuing its voyage. It added that the status of personnel and material was under review by naval and local authorities, who were providing assistance. Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on X that its ambassador to the United States and officials from the Mexican consulate in New York were in contact with local authorities to provide assistance to 'the affected cadets', but it did not mention injuries. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot (490-metre) main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross the bridge every day, according to the city's transport department, and its walkway is a major tourist attraction.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mexican Navy Breaks Silence After Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Leaves 20 Injured
Those going for a walk along the water near the Brooklyn Bridge were treated to a truly frightening scene when a ship collided with the bridge. Two large masts were seen splitting in half as horrified onlookers watched the ship cruise in their general direction before coming to a halt just before hitting the pier. Three people are in critical condition, with 17 other people injured in the incident, according to a report from CNN. The New York Police Department revealed a sailboat hit the bridge around 8:26 p.m. and multiple people are being 'aided." Multiple reports emerged revealing there were more than 200 people aboard the ship - which was later identified as the Cuauhtemoc of the Mexican Navy. The New York Post shared details of the ship: The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, had been in the city as part of a promotion for next year's Sail4th tall ship event, which celebrates America's 250th birthday. The stop is just the third in the vessel's eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more. This year's class boasts 175 cadets, the largest class the nation's navy has seen yet. Video of the incident was caught from several different perspectives, equally terrifying. Not long after the incident, the Mexican Navy issued a statement on social media. "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," the translated statement read. "The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. The Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." Victims are being transported to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, with those in critical condition being taken to a nearby hospital for additional treatment, according to the NY Post.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Bridge ship crash kills two people: NYC mayor
Two people died and 19 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday. The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark late Saturday, while onlookers enjoying the balmy spring evening watched in horror. "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," Adams posted on X. Footage shared online showed the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc, its sails furled and festive lights draped in its rigging, as it tried to pass beneath the bridge, which sheared off the masts and sent them crashing into the East River. Hundreds of cheering spectators had gathered minutes earlier to bid farewell to the ship, which had been docked at a pier in southern Manhattan since Tuesday. The Mexican Navy said in a statement that two crew members died in the crash, with a further 22 injured -- half of them critically. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on X that she was "deeply saddened" by the two crew members' deaths. The ship lost power at around 8:20 pm (0020 GMT Sunday) while the captain was maneuvering the vessel, forcing it to head for the bridge abutment on the Brooklyn side, New York police chief of special operations Wilson Aramboles told a press conference. Several sailors at the top of the ship were injured when it crashed into the bridge, Aramboles said. It is not clear if these sailors are among the dead. There was "panic on the ship," Brooklyn resident Nick Corso, 23, who was standing near the water, told AFP. He had been poised to take a photo, but when he realized what was happening he switched to video. "Lots of screaming, some sailors hanging from the masts, looked like panic happening on the ship," he said. "I didn't see anyone fall into the water but lots of people up top. People ran back and were screaming!" Corso, who does marketing for the entertainment company VeeFriends, said. "The one thing that stood out to me was the panic on the ship, and there was a guy at the back waving for people to move away from the walkway we were on," he said. - Bridge reopens - The Mexican Navy said in its statement that no one had fallen into the water, and that no rescue operation had been launched. The ship had been departing New York at the time and flags also fluttered in the rigging, while an enormous Mexican flag waved off its stern. Seconds after the ship left the dock, "suddenly we saw all the lights, how they collided, hit the bridge, and they (the sailors) all fell down," Arturo Acatitla, a 37-year-old New York resident, told AFP. "While inspections will remain ongoing, there are no signs of structural damage to the Brooklyn Bridge," the New York transport department posted on X. The bridge which leads from Brooklyn into Manhattan was closed for some 40 minutes before reopening. Victims were taken to hospital, Mexican ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragan told a news conference, and sirens could be heard near the scene. New York Police Department's Aramboles said the Cuauhtemoc, a barque built in 1982 which had a mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), was sailing to Iceland when it crashed. "With mariachi, folk ballet and a community full of emotion, we celebrated its arrival at Pier 17 in Manhattan," the embassy post said. The Cuauhtemoc was damaged in the "mishap," the Mexican Navy confirmed in a 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. The ship was later moved to near the Manhattan Bridge, an AFP journalist saw. The New York Police Department advised residents on X to avoid the area due to "heavy traffic" and "a large presence of emergency vehicles." The incident is the second deadly ship crash into a bridge in the United States in little over a year, after a vessel smashed into a bridge in Baltimore in March 2024, causing it to collapse and killing six road workers. bur-st/cms/mtp
