The Mexican navy's tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the tragic deaths of two crew members. After the incident, 172 cadets and seven officers were returned to Mexico while two cadets remained in New York for medical treatment. The ship was seen moving rapidly backwards before the masts struck the bridge. While a mechanical issue is suspected, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. The bridge itself was largely unharmed, but several cadets needed medical attention from the accident.
The Cuauhtemoc naval ship suffered a tragic collision with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the deaths of two crew members, initiating a lengthy investigation.
Footage showed the ship rapidly reversing and colliding with the bridge; safety harnesses left cadets dangling while masts snapped, leading to a tragedy.
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