Brooklyn Bridge ship crash victims identified, update expected from investigators
Briefly

A Mexican navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge after losing power shortly after departing from South Street Seaport. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which resulted in two fatalities and 19 injuries among 277 crew members on board. Tribute has been paid to the victims, including cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, while local authorities and families of the victims express their grief and seek answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Coast Guard is managing the aftermath to ensure safety in the area as traffic remains suspended.
Witnesses say the ship lost power moments before the crash, leading to the tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of two crew members.
Officials reported that 277 individuals were on board the Cuauhtémoc when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing significant damage and casualties.
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