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Mexican Navy Training Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge, Injuring Multiple Crew Members

The Cuauhtémoc struck the bridge during departure from New York Harbor, prompting emergency response and structural inspections.

A Mexican Navy training ship is seen damaged after it ran into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Bjorn Kils/New York Media Boat
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Overview

  • The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy training vessel with 277 aboard, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge at approximately 8:26 p.m. on May 17, snapping one of its masts.
  • Emergency agencies, including the FDNY, NYPD Harbor Unit, and Coast Guard, launched search and rescue operations, with all personnel now accounted for.
  • At least three people are in critical condition, with others treated for serious and minor injuries at local hospitals and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
  • The Mexican Navy has suspended the vessel’s training mission and is coordinating with New York officials to review personnel, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Structural inspections of the Brooklyn Bridge are ongoing as city officials, led by Mayor Eric Adams, assess the extent of damage caused by the collision.