Authorities in New York are probing the recent collision involving a Mexican Navy sailing ship and the Brooklyn Bridge, which led to two fatalities and injured many others. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting immediate responses and an investigation into how the ship, identified as the Cuauhtémoc, came to crash into the bridge. Early indications suggest that the ship lost power before making contact. Eyewitness video captured the dramatic scene as the ship's three tall masts collapsed, much to the horror of those observing from land.

Despite the severity of the situation, officials confirmed that the Brooklyn Bridge itself was not damaged and traffic reopened shortly after the incident. The Cuauhtémoc, with its mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet), exceeded the bridge's central clearance of 41.1 meters (135 feet), as reported by the New York transport department. Rescue crews successfully assisted and treated at least 27 individuals from the ship, while authorities accounted for all 277 personnel onboard.

The damaged vessel has since been relocated to a nearby pier for further investigation. In response to the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a team to collaborate with the US Coast Guard in the inquiry. Additionally, Mexico’s Navy Secretary Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles assured the public of transparent and responsible handling of the investigation results.

The Cuauhtémoc had embarked from Acapulco, Mexico, on a tour that included ports of call in New York and Aberdeen, Scotland, for the Tall Ships race scheduled in July. As investigations continue, the maritime community remains on high alert for updates regarding safety protocols to prevent future incidents.