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Mexican Navy Ship Collision With Brooklyn Bridge Kills Two Cadets, Injures 19

The Cuauhtémoc lost control shortly after departing Pier 17, with federal investigators focusing on a potential engine failure and tugboat operations.

Members of the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtemoc are seen on board during investigations after it struck the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend in New York City, U.S., May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Overview

  • The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy training ship, struck the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two cadets who fell after unbuckling their harnesses and injuring 19 others.
  • The ship lost control while reversing out of Pier 17, with its masts colliding with the bridge at 8:24 p.m., snapping on impact.
  • Federal investigators are probing a possible engine failure and the role of the assisting tugboat in the moments leading up to the crash.
  • The Brooklyn Bridge sustained no structural damage, and all lanes were reopened after inspections confirmed its integrity.
  • The Cuauhtémoc remains moored at Pier 36, with the NTSB's investigation ongoing and a preliminary report expected within 30 days.