A Mexican Navy sailing ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing the death of two crew members, América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos. The incident occurred after the ship lost power, leading to at least 17 additional injuries. Sánchez had been studying engineering and was celebrated by Veracruz's governor for her service. The ship, docked for tours in New York, experienced catastrophic mast collapse during the event, captured by onlookers on video. Fortunately, the bridge sustained no structural damage.
The Cuauhtémoc, a sail training tall ship of the Mexican Navy, was involved in a tragic accident after losing power and colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge.
Veracruz's governor expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of América Yamilet Sánchez, emphasizing solidarity and gratitude toward the Mexican Navy for their service.
The two crew members who died were identified as 20-year-old América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos, highlighting the personal loss beyond the accident.
Eyewitness videos captured the moment of the accident as the shipâs masts collapsed upon collision, reflecting the dramatic nature of the incident.
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