The Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican navy sailing ship, collided with New York's Brooklyn Bridge while on a goodwill tour, leading to the tragic deaths of two crew members and injuring 19 others. Eyewitnesses captured the chaotic scene as the ship's masts snapped during the incident. Despite the severity of the event, city officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported among the bridgeâs pedestrians. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, with the ship ultimately drifting into a pier after the accident.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that the collision of the Cuauhtemoc with the Brooklyn Bridge resulted in the deaths of two sailors and 19 injuries.
Eyewitness accounts highlighted the surreal scene, with sailors seen swinging dangerously aloft while the ship's masts were damaged upon collision.
Nick Corso described the chilling moment, comparing the sound of the ship's masts snapping to the noise of a "big twig," capturing the unexpected tragedy.
Despite the dramatic collision that resulted in deaths and injuries, no individuals on the Brooklyn Bridge sustained any injuries.
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