Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge (VIDEOS)

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18 May 2025, 07:24 GMT+10

The ARM Cuauhtemoc was visiting New York in preparation for the 250th anniversary of America's independence in 2026

Two sailors were killed and many others injured when a Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.

The vessel lost power and drifted into the bridge during its departure from New York, according to officials.

Videos from the scene show the ARM Cuauhtemoc's three tall, illuminated masts crashing into the underside of the bridge's road deck and toppling onto the ship. Multiple crew members were stationed on the masts at the time of the impact, the New York Post reported, citing fire officials and unnamed sources. The outlet also said rescuers were seen pulling people from the water.

The ARM Cuauhtemoc was carrying 277 crew members when the incident occurred. New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters that at least 19 people were injured, including four in critical condition.

"The status of the personnel and material is under review by naval and local authorities, who are providing support," the Mexican Navy said in a statement on X.

According to the Latin Times, the crew may have miscalculated the height of the ship's 171-foot masts in relation to the bridge's 127-foot clearance at high tide.

Despite the dramatic crash, officials have found no major structural damage to the bridge. Fabien Levy, a spokesman for Mayor Adams, said there appeared to be "no signs of structural damage."

The Cuauhtemoc had been in New York on a goodwill visit ahead of an international parade of tall ships next year in New York Harbor to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence.

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