On May 17, the Mexican Navy tall ship CuauhteÌmoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge after losing power, leading to the deaths of two sailors and injuring 19 others, including two critically. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. ET, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly to treat those injured. Videos show the ship sailing under the bridge when the masts collided. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its commitment to aiding the affected cadets, while U.S. officials offered support and monitoring of the situation.
When the tall ship CuauhteÌmoc lost power, it crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and 19 injuries among the 277 individuals on board.
We are praying for everyone on board and their families,
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that they are sending officials to assist the injured cadets aboard the CuauhteÌmoc, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Emergency responders realized they had a serious incident on their hands, with immediate reports of individuals in the water following the collision.
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