“Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries,” NYC mayor Adams posted.
The Mexican navy stated on X that the Cuauhtémoc is an academy training ship. It confirmed 22 injuries, with 19 requiring medical care. The country’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed condolences for the two crew members who died in the incident, offering support to their families.