19 people injured, 4 seriously, when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
Briefly

On Saturday, a Mexican navy ship, the Cuauhtemoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional event in New York City, leading to the partial collapse of its masts. The accident resulted in 19 injuries, with four being serious. Eyewitnesses captured the dramatic moments of the crash, where sailors were seen in distress on the damaged vessel. Despite the incident, the historic Brooklyn Bridge did not sustain major structural damage. The Mexican navy and local authorities are investigating and coordinating response efforts for the affected personnel aboard the ship.
The Mexican navy's training vessel, Cuauhtemoc, struck the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional tour causing injuries, yet the historic structure went largely unscathed.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as a mast collapsed onto the bridge, injuring 19, while the U.S. and Mexican authorities coordinated rescue efforts for the crew.
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