Mexican Warship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge: Sailors Dangling from Rigging

Mexican Naval Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge in New York On May 18, 2025, a shocking accident occurred in New York City when the Mexican naval training ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident resulted in several crew members becoming trapped in the ship's rigging, dangling high above the East River. A bystander, who captured the incident on video, stated, "I couldn't believe my eyes! It was terrifying to see those sailors hanging so high up." Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and successfully rescued all the trapped sailors. The extent of damage to the ship and the bridge is currently under assessment. The incident has raised questions about the circumstances leading to the collision. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents in the future. While the initial shock of the event was significant, the successful rescue operation provides a positive note to this otherwise concerning incident.