Mexican school ship kuhtaemok causes accident against Brooklyn Bridge

The incident, roughly occurred At 20:20Local time, at least one balance left, Two people were killed And more than twenty people were injured. It seems that the structure of the bridge was not affected at the beginning.

Video captured images show the exact moment in which the ship’s top masts are attacked under the bridge. In the record you can see how many wooden pieces fall on the ship’s cover and how they break violently 277 passengers.

In accordance with statements Mayor of New YorkEric Adams, The ship left Mulle 17 and caused an accident that “lost power”. Although municipal authorities initially pointed it up Mechanical problems may have caused the incidentThey have insisted that all the information available so far is preliminary.

Those who are hazardous and injured

Las Two people were killed In the crash they would have fallen from one of the ship’s masts. In addition to the deaths, Mayor Adams confirmed that nineteen people were injured, and two of them were seriously active.

For its part, The Mexican Navy reports that a total of 22 people were injuredNine of them were injured and two were transferred to local hospitals for medical care.

Shipping after the status and impact of the bridge

In spite of the amount of impact, authorities did not report significant structural damage Brooklyn Bridge. After the initial assessment, it was decided that the structure remains intact.

As a preventive measure, traffic was temporarily suspended for about 40 minutes in both directions and then recovered. Security studies continue in development Guarantee the integrity of the bridge.

He Cuauhtémoc This is not just any ship. Is officially called “Messenger of the oceans and gentleman”That Sailboat This refers to an important diplomatic identity for Mexico abroad. Built in Spain in 1981 The ship, which was later acquired by the Mexican Navy, accomplishs the main function of training the naval cadets and authorities.

At the time of the accident, the Cuauhtémoc made a tour of global good will He was chopped at South Street Chert in New York from the previous Tuesday. Ship He was going to travel to the island When the dangerous incident occurred.

Ongoing research

Las US officialsWith the integration Representatives of MexicanThey continue to investigate the exact situations that led to this tragic accident. The National Transport Board is expected to be provided with a Preliminary report in the coming weeksIt may take several months for a thorough investigation.