On May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, tragically resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to 19 others. The incident happened as the ship, adorned with festive lights and Mexican flags, was departing New York. Eyewitnesses viewed the disaster unfold as all three masts were sheared off. The loss of power led the ship to crash against the bridge while hundreds were present on the scene. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her sorrow over the fatalities.
The Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc lost power while maneuvering, resulting in a tragic collision with the Brooklyn Bridge that claimed two lives and injured many.
Witnesses expressed horror as they watched the ship, festively adorned, collide with the bridge, leading to the crash of masts into the East River.
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