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Mexican Navy Training Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge, Killing 2

The Cuauhtémoc lost power in the East River, snapping its masts and injuring 19 crew members as investigations into the crash continue.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: A disabled Mexican Navy tall ship floats between the Brooklyn and the Manhattan bridges on the East River on May 17, 2025 in New York City. The ship reportedly struck the Brooklyn Bridge as it was traveling north. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
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 Mexican Navy's Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night after losing power, causing its three masts to snap on impact.
  • Two sailors were killed and 19 others injured, with two remaining in critical condition; all injuries occurred aboard the vessel.
  • Preliminary inspections confirmed no structural damage to the 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, which has since reopened to traffic.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the mechanical failure that caused the collision.
  • The Cuauhtémoc, on a global goodwill tour, has been moved to a nearby pier for damage assessment, halting its planned voyage to Iceland and beyond.