Authorities in New York are delving into the events surrounding the collision between a Mexican sailing ship and the Brooklyn Bridge that occurred on Saturday night, resulting in two fatalities and at least 19 injuries. Early reports indicate that the Cuauhtémoc, a naval training ship, experienced a loss of power before the dramatic crash. Eyewitness videos captured the sight as the ship's three tall masts crumbled upon impact.
Interestingly, the Brooklyn Bridge remained structurally intact and has since reopened for traffic. Investigators noted that the 48.2-meter (158 ft) height of the ship's masts exceeded the bridge’s clearance of 41.1 meters (135 ft). Fire officials successfully evacuated 27 individuals from the vessel, and all 277 crew members were accounted for following the incident.
The damaged ship has been relocated to a nearby pier for further investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board sending a team to collaborate with the Coast Guard on this case. Mexico's Navy Secretary, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, assures that the outcomes of the investigation will be pursued with complete transparency and responsibility. The Cuauhtémoc ship embarked from Acapulco on April 6 and was part of a tour leading to stops in New York and the Tall Ships race in Aberdeen, Scotland, scheduled for July.
Interestingly, the Brooklyn Bridge remained structurally intact and has since reopened for traffic. Investigators noted that the 48.2-meter (158 ft) height of the ship's masts exceeded the bridge’s clearance of 41.1 meters (135 ft). Fire officials successfully evacuated 27 individuals from the vessel, and all 277 crew members were accounted for following the incident.
The damaged ship has been relocated to a nearby pier for further investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board sending a team to collaborate with the Coast Guard on this case. Mexico's Navy Secretary, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, assures that the outcomes of the investigation will be pursued with complete transparency and responsibility. The Cuauhtémoc ship embarked from Acapulco on April 6 and was part of a tour leading to stops in New York and the Tall Ships race in Aberdeen, Scotland, scheduled for July.
