Mexican naval cadet, sailor identified as victims in Brooklyn Bridge crash
Briefly

The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican naval ship, tragically collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 19 people. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the accident and emphasized solidarity and the ongoing joint investigation with U.S. authorities. Initial reports indicated the captain lost control due to mechanical issues, causing the vessel to drift into the bridge. Maritime experts speculated that environmental factors may have also played a role. The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident to determine the precise causes.
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic collision of the ARM Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge, prompting investigations by Mexican and U.S. officials.
Transportation inspectors reported no structural damage to the Brooklyn Bridge, while injuries of 19 individuals, two critically, are being treated.
Maritime experts suggested multiple factors, including mechanical failure, winds, and currents, may have contributed to the Cuauhtémoc's collision with the bridge.
The ship's captain reportedly lost control due to a mechanical issue, leading to the vessel losing power before colliding with the bridge.
Read at The Washington Post
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