A Mexican navy tall sailing ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night with 200 people on board. The incident occurred when the ship's 147-foot mast struck the bridge around 9 p.m., leading to immediate search and rescue operations by emergency crews to pull passengers from the East River. The ship had just been docked at Pier 17, offering tours of the vessel. The Mexican Navy confirmed the mishap and is reviewing the status of personnel and equipment involved in the incident.
Search and rescue efforts are underway after a Mexican navy tall sailing ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, prompting a response for 200 people aboard.
Emergency crews are working to pull people from the East River after the masts of the Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc collapsed during the incident.
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