The investigation into a tragic collision between a Mexican Navy training ship and the Brooklyn Bridge is underway, with inquiries focusing on how the vessel lost power prior to the incident. With two killed and 19 injured, collaborative investigations by US and Mexican authorities are set to ensure transparency and accountability.
Investigation Underway Following Fatal Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge
Investigation Underway Following Fatal Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding a Mexican Navy ship crash that resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries in New York.
Authorities in New York are currently investigating the scene of a tragic incident where a Mexican sailing ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to the deaths of two individuals and injuries to at least 19 others. The accident occurred on Saturday night when the Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, reportedly lost power before striking the bridge. Eyewitness videos captured the ship's three tall masts collapsing in a dramatic scene, as bystanders looked on in horror.
Initial reports indicate that the crash caused no structural damage to the bridge, which reopened to traffic shortly after the incident. According to the New York transport department, the Cuauhtémoc's masts reach a height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), while the Brooklyn Bridge offers a central clearance of 41.1 meters (135 feet).
Rescue operations successfully evacuated at least 27 crew members from the ship, with all 277 personnel accounted for following the collision. The severely damaged vessel has since been relocated to a nearby pier for a comprehensive investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it would dispatch a team to assist in the investigation, which is being coordinated between the US and Mexican governments.
Mexican Navy Secretary Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles expressed commitment to a transparent and responsible investigation process in a public statement. The Cuauhtémoc had begun its voyage from Acapulco, Mexico, on April 6, as part of a tour that included stops at significant locations, such as New York and Aberdeen, Scotland, for the Tall Ships race scheduled for July.
