Officials revealed that the 297-foot Mexican navy ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge after losing power, leading to the tragic death of two individuals and injuring twenty-two others. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as crew members clung to falling masts. Initial investigations suggested mechanical issues, while a former investigator stated the ship might have had some power, creating a wake as it approached the bridge. The bridge sustained minimal damage, with New York Mayor Eric Adams reporting its reopening shortly after an inspection.
Nineteen required medical attention. New York Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the casualties but also announced that the bridge was reopened shortly afterward following an inspection.
Following speculation that the ship's engines were jammed in reverse as the vessel was intended to be travelling the other way.
Tom Roth-Roffy, a former NTSB maritime investigator, told the Telegraph that footage of the crash showed signs the vessel still had engine power when it crashed, saying it appeared to create a wake in the water.
However, it is still unclear on what really caused the ship to head off course, as New York police chief Wilson Aramboles confirmed that it was supposed to be heading for sea, the opposite direction to the bridge.
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