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Cuauhtémoc: Everything we know about the deadly Brooklyn Bridge ship crash

A disabled Mexican Navy tall ship floats off Pier 35 on the Manhattan side of the East River on May 17, 2025 in New York City
A disabled Mexican Navy tall ship floats off Pier 35 on the Manhattan side of the East River on May 17, 2025 in New York City (Getty Images)
  • A Mexican navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, resulting in two crew member deaths and 19 injuries.
  • The ship, carrying 277 people, was departing for a goodwill tour when it veered off course and struck the bridge, snapping its three masts.
  • Initial reports suggest a mechanical issue caused the ship to lose power and head towards the bridge.
  • The two deceased crew members were identified as América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos. Five of the injured were in critical condition.
  • While the bridge sustained no major structural damage, the incident is under investigation.
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