Reports on a tragic incident in which a Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuring at least 19 others. The ship, carrying 277 people, lost power while the captain was maneuvering it, causing it to collide with the bridge. The masts of the ship were damaged, and crew members standing on them fell to the deck. The Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer major damage and was reopened after a preliminary inspection. The incident was believed to be caused by mechanical issues and a power cut.
Incident Details
- A Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
- The ship was carrying 277 people on board when it lost power and collided with the bridge.
- The masts of the ship clipped the bridge and were damaged, with crew members standing on them falling to the deck.
- Two people were killed, and at least 19 others were injured in the incident.
Aftermath and Response
- The Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer any major damage and was reopened after a preliminary inspection.
- Police believed the incident was caused by "mechanical issues" and a power cut.
- The New York Coast Guard reported that the Cuauhtémoc lost all three of its masts.
- All personnel on the ship were accounted for, and no one fell into the water.
- Crowds fled from the water's edge as the ship hit the bridge.
- Emergency services, including fire engines and police, responded to the scene, but the roads were congested with traffic.
Ship and Voyage Details
- The Cuauhtémoc was a 297-foot-long (91m) and 40-foot-wide (12m) Mexican Navy training ship.
- The ship was on its annual voyage to finish cadets' training, having left the Mexican port of Acapulco on April 6th.
- The ship's final destination was intended to be Iceland.
- The Cuauhtémoc's mast height was 48.2m (158ft), while the Brooklyn Bridge has a 135ft clearance at its center.
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