Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge – 2 Dead, Many Hurt

A Mexican Navy ship named Cuauhtémoc hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The accident happened around 8:30 in the evening while the ship was leaving Manhattan and heading to Iceland.

The ship suddenly lost power and started drifting. It couldn’t stop and crashed into the bridge. The ship’s tall masts broke, and many people were injured. There were 277 people on board. Sadly, two people died, and 19 others were hurt. Four of them are in serious condition.

Emergency teams quickly came to the scene. Luckily, no one fell into the water. All the people on the ship were safely accounted for.The Brooklyn Bridge, a very old and famous bridge, was checked for damage. It was found safe and reopened soon after.

The ship Cuauhtémoc is a training ship used by the Mexican Navy. It was built in 1981 and was in New York for a friendly visit. It had been parked at the South Street Seaport since May 13.

Officials think the crash may have happened because of a mechanical failure, but they are still investigating. The Mexican government is working with New York officials to help those affected.

This crash has made people worry about ship safety near busy places like bridges. Experts are now talking about how to prevent these accidents in the future.