A historic Mexican naval training ship, ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, injuring 19 people, four of whom sustained serious injuries. New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported that the ship, which had 277 people on board and was on its way to Iceland, experienced a mechanical failure, causing it to veer into the bridge. The incident occurred around 8:20 PM as the pilot lost power. Two crew members who were on a mast when the collision happened were among the injured.
Inspectors from the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the Department of Transportation quickly assessed the bridge, finding no major damage, and confirmed that it remained open. Fortunately, no one fell into the water during the incident. Eyewitnesses described the scene as festive, with the ship having a party-like atmosphere. Some spectators chanted “Mexico, Mexico!” as one injured sailor was treated.
ARM Cuauhtémoc, built in Spain in 1981, serves as a training vessel for the Mexican Navy and has been described as a sailing ambassador for next year’s Sail4th 250 celebrations, although a spokesperson clarified that it was not officially slated to participate. The NYPD and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the collision, and police have advised the public to avoid the area around the bridge. This story is ongoing, and further updates are expected as investigations continue.
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