On Saturday evening, the Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship from the Mexican Navy, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to two deaths, including cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, and injuring 19 others. The vessel was preparing for a farewell ceremony when it lost power due to strong tides and winds, causing the crash. While the bridge remained structurally intact, the ship suffered severe damage, and the incident is now under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Governor Rocío Nahle expressed condolences to the victims' families and raised awareness about the situation.
"I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family," said Rocío Nahle, the governor of Veracruz.
"At the time of the crash, the tides and wind were blowing up river, thus requiring emergency maneuvers to avoid collision with the Brooklyn Bridge."
"A group of Mexican sailors harnessed themselves to the towering masts of their ship docked beneath the Manhattan skyline Saturday night, preparing to proudly stand in unison on their vessel's beams."
"The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating this accident; details are still emerging regarding the mishap that led to two fatalities."
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