Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge, Two Dead, Dozens Injured

On May 17, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in New York City when the Mexican Navy training ship ARM Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The impact caused significant damage to the ship, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to dozens more. Eyewitness Lily Katz described the scene: "We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes. We zoomed in on our phones, and there was someone dangling from a harness for at least 15 minutes." The Mirror US reporter Jeremiah Hassel reported that the ship hit the bridge shortly before 9 pm, while many pedestrians and vehicles were present on the bridge. Rescue teams arrived within minutes. New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that the incident may have resulted from a power failure on the vessel, though investigations are ongoing. The incident highlights the importance of maritime safety and the need for thorough investigations into such accidents.