New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed a Mexican Navy training ship, carrying 277 people, struck the Brooklyn Bridge. Two people died, and two were critically injured. Investigators are focusing on possible mechanical issues and a power loss on the vessel as contributing factors. The bridge was briefly closed but has since reopened after inspection.
The U.S. Coast Guard reported the breaking of the ship’s three masts. All 277 individuals on board were accounted for, with no one falling into the water. The ARM Cuauhtémoc was en route from Acapulco to Iceland. Its mast height significantly exceeded the Brooklyn Bridge’s clearance.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences for the lives lost. Authorities are currently investigating the precise circumstances of the collision involving the ship with its 277 occupants. The Brooklyn Bridge, a vital transportation link for the city, was quickly deemed safe.
The height difference between the training ship, carrying 277 people, and the bridge appears to be the prim cause of this tragic incident. The ongoing investigation aims to fully understand the sequence of events and to prevent similar accidents in the future.
