Mexican vessel crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members
Briefly

The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican naval vessel, tragically crashed into Brooklyn Bridge due to a loss of power, resulting in two fatalities among crew members during a goodwill tour. Eyewitness videos captured the ship moving rapidly in reverse towards the bridge, leading to the destruction of its masts. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences and promised assistance to the victims' families. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on the bridge, and the incident caused temporary traffic interruptions while authorities investigated the cause.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed sorrow over the loss of two crew members and offered support to their families while the investigation into the incident continues.
Eyewitness accounts highlighted the Cuauhtémoc sailing swiftly in reverse, resulting in the destruction of its masts as it collided with the bridge.
The incident, occurring during a goodwill tour, raises questions about the ship's navigation and mechanical issues that led to the crash.
While there were no injuries on the Brooklyn Bridge, the crash's impact was significant enough to halt traffic temporarily for inspections.
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