The Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge after allegedly losing power, causing injuries to several crew members including four critically. This incident took place around 8:30 p.m. as the ship, which accommodates 277 crew members predominantly made up of cadets, was departing New York en route to Iceland. Although the preliminary findings by the NYPD indicate a loss of power as the cause, the National Transportation Safety Board is still conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican navy tall ship with 277 crew members, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge after reportedly losing power, resulting in numerous injuries.
The ship, while departing New York for Iceland, unexpectedly lost control, leading to a significant collision that critically injured several crew members.
Initial assessments point to a loss of power as the cause of the incident, but it remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Two sailors atop one of the ship's masts were present during the collision, highlighting the dangers during the incident as it slammed into the bridge.
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