A significant mishap occurred on Saturday evening when the Cuauhtémoc, a large training vessel for the Mexican Navy, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The majestic ship, which boasts towering masts, struck the bridge while navigating beneath it, prompting immediate attention from local authorities.
Mexican Navy Training Ship Collides with New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
Mexican Navy Training Ship Collides with New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy vessel suffers damage in an unfortunate incident under the iconic bridge during a goodwill mission to the US.
Video footage captured the incident, showcasing the dramatic moment when parts of the ship's masts made contact with the bridge structure. Reports indicate that debris from the masts fell onto the ship's deck, leading to multiple injuries among the crew or possibly bridge pedestrians. Responding to the scene, New York City's Emergency Management (NYCEM) confirmed their involvement in addressing the situation, although they withheld details regarding casualties at this time.
In a statement on X, NYCEM advised that further updates are forthcoming, highlighting that the situation remains fluid. The Mexican Navy acknowledged the damage sustained by the Cuauhtémoc and shared that an investigation into the incident is underway. The training ship was reportedly carrying over 200 crew members at the time of the accident and was in the city as part of a goodwill tour.
As authorities work to gather more information, emergency services are actively tending to the injured. This story, which is developing rapidly, will be updated as more details emerge. For real-time updates, individuals can utilize the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X for instant alerts.
New York City
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In a statement on X, NYCEM advised that further updates are forthcoming, highlighting that the situation remains fluid. The Mexican Navy acknowledged the damage sustained by the Cuauhtémoc and shared that an investigation into the incident is underway. The training ship was reportedly carrying over 200 crew members at the time of the accident and was in the city as part of a goodwill tour.
As authorities work to gather more information, emergency services are actively tending to the injured. This story, which is developing rapidly, will be updated as more details emerge. For real-time updates, individuals can utilize the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X for instant alerts.
New York City
United States
