On May 17, a Mexican navy training ship, the CuauhteÌmoc, veered off course and collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to the deaths of two sailors and injuring over a dozen others on board. Eyewitness accounts described scenes of chaos as cadets dangled from the ship amid the crash. Authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board, are investigating the incident, particularly the ship's loss of power just before the collision. New York Mayor Eric Adams commented on the tragedy, highlighting the serious nature of the event.
The naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams, while bystanders fled in terror as the CuauhteÌmoc struck the bridge.
U.S. ambassador Ronald Johnson expressed condolences and support for those affected by the incident, stating, 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the incident at the Brooklyn Bridge.'
Mayor Eric Adams reported that the CuauhteÌmoc lost power just before colliding with the bridge, resulting in two deaths and numerous injuries on board.
The National Transportation Safety Board initiated an investigation into the collision, with a focus on how the CuauhteÌmoc lost power shortly before impact.
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