The Cuauhtémoc, a three-masted training ship of the Mexican Navy, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in significant damage and injuries. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. as the ship struck the bridge and lost all three of its tall masts. Witnesses shared images and videos capturing the chaos, including sailors in distress. Emergency services initiated search operations, with reports stating that three individuals sustained critical injuries. The Mexican Navy confirmed the accident was serious enough to halt the ship's journey and expressed commitment towards personnel safety and operational transparency.
"The collision occurred just before 9 p.m., with all three of the ship's 147-feet-tall masts striking the bridge and snapping as the vessel appeared to be moving backward."
"The Mexican navy said in a post on the social platform X that the vessel was damaged in an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge that prevented it from continuing its voyage."
"...three people are in critical condition and about a dozen others are seriously injured. They are being transported to local hospitals and the Brooklyn Navy Yard."
"...the Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada."
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