Mexican Navy sailors prepared high-flying farewell display before fatal Brooklyn Bridge crash
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The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican navy ship, experienced a tragic incident as it departed New York Harbor, losing power and colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge. The towering masts of the ship were damaged, leading to the death of two individuals, including cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, and injuring 22 others. Preliminary investigations revealed that a critical safety measure, namely the absence of a tugboat to assist the vessel, may have played a significant role in the accident. The ship was on its way to Iceland after a brief stop in Bay Ridge to refuel.
The Cuauhtémoc, a 43-year-old Mexican navy ship, was involved in a tragic accident as it drifted and hit the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Preliminary information suggests that a key failsafe, such as tugboat assistance for the Cuauhtémoc's departure, was not in place, contributing to the ship's drift.
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