Massive ship just hit the Brooklyn Bridge 😳 https://t.co/9pLKLvaOxl pic.twitter.com/n2BzhGAs4L
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On the evening of May 17, 2025, a dramatic scene unfolded in New York City as the Mexican Navy's tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during its departure from Pier 17. The 270-foot training vessel, carrying 277 people—mostly naval cadets—lost power while navigating the East River, causing the current to push it into the bridge. The ship's towering masts struck the underside of the structure and collapsed on impact, injuring 19 individuals, four of them critically. Emergency responders arrived quickly, and thankfully, no one went overboard. The Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily shut down for inspections but was found to have sustained no serious damage.
The Cuauhtémoc, a symbol of Mexican naval tradition and diplomacy since its launch in 1982, was en route to Iceland as part of an international goodwill voyage. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Mexican authorities are investigating the incident, with early reports pointing to a mechanical failure. While the incident raised concerns about maritime safety in congested urban waterways, officials have emphasized the rarity of such an event. The focus now shifts to how similar accidents can be prevented in the future without disrupting the longstanding tradition of naval training missions in global ports.
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