On Saturday night, the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing the ship to lose its three masts and tragically resulting in two crew member deaths. Eyewitness videos captured the vessel moving swiftly in reverse before the collision, with heavy traffic on the bridge at that time. Mayor Eric Adams reported that while the bridge was largely undamaged, 19 individuals from the ship required medical attention, including two who later died from serious injuries. The incident is currently under investigation, focusing on the cause of the collision.
In witness accounts and video footage, the Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge while in reverse at high speed, resulting in the tragic deaths of two crew members.
Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that despite the collision, the historic Brooklyn Bridge sustained no significant damage while emphasizing the tragic outcomes for the ship's crew, with two fatalities reported.
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