A Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, struck the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday night, injuring three individuals critically and seventeen others seriously. The vessel, measuring 300 feet with a mast height of 160 feet, collided with the underside of the bridge while attempting to navigate beneath it, where high tide leaves a clearance of only 127 feet. The ship was in New York to promote the upcoming Sail4th tall ship event for Americaâs 250th anniversary. Traffic on the bridge was temporarily halted as officials assessed the damage.
Three people aboard a Mexican Navy ship were critically injured when its masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge, halting the ship and causing serious injuries to others.
The Cuauhtémoc, a 300-foot long training ship, struck the Brooklyn Bridge while navigating beneath, injuring multiple crew members, prompting a response from emergency services.
After the collision with the Brooklyn Bridge, traffic was temporarily halted as officials began assessing the extent of the damage caused by the incident.
The Cuauhtémoc was reportedly in New York to participate in events celebrating Americaâs 250th anniversary, underscoring the importance of maritime events in the region.
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