An investigation is underway following a fatal incident involving a Mexican Navy training ship that collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries.
Fatal Collision Between Mexican Navy Ship and Brooklyn Bridge Under Investigation
Fatal Collision Between Mexican Navy Ship and Brooklyn Bridge Under Investigation
Authorities delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding a tragic ship crash in New York.
The U.S. Coast Guard and local officials are probing the scene of the accident where the Mexican naval vessel struck the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. The incident occurred on Saturday night, claiming the lives of two individuals on board and injuring at least 19 others. Initial findings suggest that the ship experienced a loss of power prior to the crash.
Eyewitness footage captures the harrowing moment as the ship's three towering masts collapsed, eliciting gasps from onlookers. Fortunately, officials reported no damage to the bridge itself, and it reopened for traffic soon after the incident. The Cuauhtémoc, a training ship with a mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), approached the bridge, which has a center clearance of 41.1 meters (135 feet), raising questions regarding the navigation that led to the collision.
Emergency responders confirmed that they managed to rescue at least 27 individuals from the vessel, with all 277 crew members accounted for. The impacted ship has since lost all its masts and has been docked at a nearby pier while investigations continue.
In response to the tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board announced the deployment of a team to aid the U.S. Coast Guard. Both U.S. and Mexican authorities are working together to clarify the events that led to this fatal incident. Mexico's Navy Secretary, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, assured that the investigation would proceed with utmost transparency and accountability.
The Cuauhtémoc had embarked on a journey from Acapulco, Mexico, on April 6, aiming to participate in a Tall Ships race in Aberdeen, Scotland, later this summer.
This tragic event underscores the vital need for navigation safety assessments in busy urban waterways.
Eyewitness footage captures the harrowing moment as the ship's three towering masts collapsed, eliciting gasps from onlookers. Fortunately, officials reported no damage to the bridge itself, and it reopened for traffic soon after the incident. The Cuauhtémoc, a training ship with a mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), approached the bridge, which has a center clearance of 41.1 meters (135 feet), raising questions regarding the navigation that led to the collision.
Emergency responders confirmed that they managed to rescue at least 27 individuals from the vessel, with all 277 crew members accounted for. The impacted ship has since lost all its masts and has been docked at a nearby pier while investigations continue.
In response to the tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board announced the deployment of a team to aid the U.S. Coast Guard. Both U.S. and Mexican authorities are working together to clarify the events that led to this fatal incident. Mexico's Navy Secretary, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, assured that the investigation would proceed with utmost transparency and accountability.
The Cuauhtémoc had embarked on a journey from Acapulco, Mexico, on April 6, aiming to participate in a Tall Ships race in Aberdeen, Scotland, later this summer.
This tragic event underscores the vital need for navigation safety assessments in busy urban waterways.
