Federal investigators are probing the collision of a Mexican Navy training ship with the Brooklyn Bridge, which resulted in two crew fatalities. The NTSB has assembled a team of experts to analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident, including crew interviews and a review of existing safety protocols. Recommendations made after previous incidents underscore the importance of evaluating the risk of bridge collapse from ship strikes. There is a renewed emphasis on ensuring the safety of regions' bridges following past accidents.
"We just received comments back from the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), and in light of the recent incident, we are prioritizing bridge safety assessments across the region."
"A VHF radio broadcast was sounded requesting assistance from other tugboats in the area of the Brooklyn Bridge... At 8:24 and 45 seconds (p.m.), the vessel's masts struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge."
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