On May 17, a boat crash involving the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc led to the deaths of two individuals and injuries to over a dozen. The vessel reportedly lost power and veered off course due to wind currents before colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge. The ship was carrying 277 passengers and was on a goodwill mission. City officials are arranging for the crew's safe return to Mexico. Victims identified include 20-year-old cadet Amé́rica Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, highlighting the tragedy's impact on individuals and families.
"The current that took it under the bridge... It wasn't supposed to be headed in that direction." A senior official explained how currents affected the Cuauhtémoc's trajectory.
"They had some sort of mechanical issue, they lost power so without being able to use the rudder, they could not steer." This comment underlines the severity of the vessel's malfunction.
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