Mexican Navy Sailboat Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
On Saturday evening, a tragic accident occurred in New York City when the Cuauhtémoc, a tall Mexican Navy training sailboat, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. This incident resulted in two fatalities and at least 19 injuries.
<img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/1aa9/live/9d3ddd20-2c6d-11f0-8ff1-59f5dcf8e9f5.jpg.webp">According to Mayor Eric Adams, the ship lost power before the collision. The Cuauhtémoc, carrying 277 people at the time, was in New York City on a goodwill visit. The incident is under investigation.
Impact and Aftermath
The collision caused significant disruption and prompted an immediate emergency response. The full extent of the damage to the Brooklyn Bridge and the Cuauhtémoc is still being assessed.
The incident underscores the potential risks associated with large vessels navigating busy waterways and highlights the importance of safety protocols. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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