A Mexican navy training vessel, Cuauhtemoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a tour in New York City, brushing against the structure's underside. Eyewitnesses reported injuries, although details were limited. The Mexican navy confirmed damage to the ship, which had embarked on a voyage to visit 22 ports across 15 nations, comprising 254 days in total. The navy committed to ensuring personnel safety and operational transparency following the incident. The Cuauhtemoc carries 277 crew members and serves as a training vessel for naval cadets, now sidelined from its journey after the accident.
Eyewitness video of the collision that was posted online showed the mast of the ship, which was flying a giant green, white and red Mexican flag, scraping the underneath of the bridge.
The Mexican navy said in a post on the social platform X that the Cuauhtemoc, an academy training vessel, was damaged in an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge that prevented it from continuing its voyage.
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