Background on the Incident
On the morning of this Monday, the crew of the Mexican training ship Cuauhtémoc arrived in Mexico following a tragic accident on Saturday when their vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and about twenty injuries.
Details of the Accident
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the ship’s 48.2-meter masts struck the iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, one of New York City’s most prominent landmarks.
- The Mexican Navy reported on social media that 172 cadets, two naval military school officers, a captain, and another officer had arrived in Veracruz port.
- Two cadetes remained in New York for specialized medical care, with stable conditions.
During the accident, some crew members were on the ship’s yards and shrouds when the masts hit the bridge, as evidenced by numerous videos shared on social media by nearby witnesses along the East River.
Investigation and Response
U.S. authorities launched an investigation on Sunday, while Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences for the two deceased cadets and noted that the Mexican Navy was coordinating with local authorities to care for the injured.
The Cuauhtémoc’s Journey
The Mexican training ship had embarked on a seven-month journey on April 6 from its home base in Acapulco, set to conclude in December.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was involved in the accident? The crew of the Mexican training ship Cuauhtémoc was involved in the collision with the Brooklyn Bridge.
- How many people were injured or killed? Two crew members lost their lives, and approximately twenty others sustained injuries.
- What is the status of those injured? Two cadetes remain in New York for specialized medical care, with stable conditions.
- What actions were taken by authorities? U.S. authorities initiated an investigation, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum coordinated with local authorities to support the injured.
- What was the purpose of the Cuauhtémoc’s journey? The Mexican training ship embarked on a seven-month voyage from Acapulco, scheduled to end in December.
