Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge, Leaving Two Dead

On Saturday night, May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The incident resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries. The ship's tall masts, measuring 147 feet, were unable to clear the bridge's span. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic. "It was a terrifying moment," said one onlooker. "The masts snapped, and there was a lot of screaming." Mexican authorities reported 22 injuries, with three individuals in critical condition. New York officials are investigating the possibility of mechanical failure as the cause of the accident. Both the Mexican Navy and the US National Transportation Safety Board have launched their own investigations. The incident highlights the importance of navigation safety and the need for thorough investigations into such accidents to prevent future occurrences. The Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of New York City, has since reopened to traffic.