A Mexican Navy ship named Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on May 17, killing 2 sailors and injuring 22 more. Three of the injured were seriously hurt.
Why did the crash happen?
Officials say the ship may have lost power and went the wrong way in the harbor. Instead of heading south, the ship went north and hit the Brooklyn Bridge.
- The ship’s tall masts (147 feet) were decorated with lights.
- The masts were too tall to pass under the bridge and broke off when they hit it.
- The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. ET.
How many people were on board?
277 peoples are on board mostly naval (cadets in traning)
Was the bridge damaged?
No. New York City officials said the Brooklyn Bridge was not seriously damaged. It reopened to traffic after a safety check.
Who is investigating?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent a team to find out what caused the crash.
What did officials say?
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the ship lost power before hitting the bridge.
- The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico said the U.S. is working with Mexico to help.
- Videos online show bystanders running in fear and cadets hanging from the ship’s beams.
What is the Cuauhtémoc?
- Cuauhtémoc is a 300-foot-long training ship with 3 masts.
- It was launched in 1982 and is named after the last Aztec emperor.
- The ship is used by Mexico as a symbol of peace and diplomacy.
- It had just finished a public visit at Pier 17 in New York City from May 13–17.
Source: USATODAY
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