On Saturday, a Mexican navy training ship named Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to the tragic outcome of two deaths and injuries to 22 crew members. Eyewitness accounts highlighted the horror of sailors hanging from the broken mast. Investigators suspect a mechanical failure caused the ship to lose power while moving in reverse. The vessel had just departed from a Manhattan pier, heading in an unintended direction. Notably, the Cuauhtemoc was a training vessel, emphasizing the inexperience of the crew involved in this incident.
"Did you see the pictures of all of the sailors who were still hanging from the broken mast? They're hanging from wiring, holding on for dear life."
"I'm not sure how tall the bridge is, but it must be 100 feet."
"Officials believe a mechanical failure may have caused the ship to lose power. A tugboat was seen nearby during the crash."
"This is a training vessel; so, these are new sailors who may not have realized or understood the situation."
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