emirates7 - A Mexican navy sailing ship on a worldwide goodwill mission collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, breaking its three masts, killing two crew members, and leaving some sailors suspended in harnesses while awaiting rescue, according to news reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that although the 142-year-old bridge avoided significant structural damage, at least 19 people aboard the vessel required medical care.
Of the four individuals who were seriously injured, two later died, Adams confirmed on social media early Sunday.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Eyewitness videos captured the dramatic moment when the ship, named Cuauhtemoc, was seen moving rapidly in reverse toward the bridge from the Brooklyn side of the East River. As it continued its course, the ship’s three masts struck the bridge and snapped one after another.
Flying a large Mexican flag and carrying 277 people, the vessel then drifted into a riverside pier, prompting nearby spectators to flee.
The Mexican navy, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that the Cuauhtemoc is a training ship for naval cadets. It reported that 22 people were injured in total, with 19 receiving medical treatment.
Authorities temporarily halted traffic on the bridge following the crash but reopened it after an inspection found no major damage.
According to the Mexican navy, the Cuauhtemoc measures roughly 297 feet (90 meters) in length and 40 feet (12 meters) in width. It was constructed in Spain and first set sail in 1982.
The ship embarks annually on a training voyage following the end of classes at the naval military academy. It departed from the Pacific port of Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people on board.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that although the 142-year-old bridge avoided significant structural damage, at least 19 people aboard the vessel required medical care.
Of the four individuals who were seriously injured, two later died, Adams confirmed on social media early Sunday.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Eyewitness videos captured the dramatic moment when the ship, named Cuauhtemoc, was seen moving rapidly in reverse toward the bridge from the Brooklyn side of the East River. As it continued its course, the ship’s three masts struck the bridge and snapped one after another.
Flying a large Mexican flag and carrying 277 people, the vessel then drifted into a riverside pier, prompting nearby spectators to flee.
The Mexican navy, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that the Cuauhtemoc is a training ship for naval cadets. It reported that 22 people were injured in total, with 19 receiving medical treatment.
Authorities temporarily halted traffic on the bridge following the crash but reopened it after an inspection found no major damage.
According to the Mexican navy, the Cuauhtemoc measures roughly 297 feet (90 meters) in length and 40 feet (12 meters) in width. It was constructed in Spain and first set sail in 1982.
The ship embarks annually on a training voyage following the end of classes at the naval military academy. It departed from the Pacific port of Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people on board.