Investigation Underway Following Deadly Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge

U.S. and Mexican officials are collaborating on an investigation into the fatal collision of the Mexican Navy ship, Cuauhtémoc, with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries.

Authorities in New York are actively investigating the tragic incident where a Mexican naval training ship collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and injuries to at least 19 others. The incident occurred Saturday night when the Cuauhtémoc lost power before crashing into the bridge. Eyewitness footage captured the moment the ship's three tall masts collapsed, shocking spectators along the shore.

Initial findings by law enforcement indicate that the ship was approaching the bridge without control. Fortunately, the bridge itself did not sustain damage and was reopened to vehicular traffic the same night. The Cuauhtémoc, with a mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), approached the bridge, which has a central clearance of 41.1 meters (135 feet), as noted by the New York transportation department.

Emergency responders successfully evacuated at least 27 individuals from the ship for medical care, and all 277 crew members were accounted for by the New York fire department. Following the crash, the damaged ship was transported to a nearby pier for further investigation.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a team to aid in the inquiry, which is being coordinated by officials from both the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico's Navy Secretary, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, has assured the public that the investigation's outcomes will be revealed with complete transparency and accountability.

The Cuauhtémoc had departed Acapulco, Mexico, on April 6 as part of a training journey that included stops in New York and Aberdeen, Scotland, for a Tall Ships race scheduled for July.