Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries.
BREAKING - A Mexican navy ship carrying 200 people struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. One of its towering masts collapsed on impact, sending people into the water.
🇺🇸 — BREAKING: A Mexican navy tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, carrying 200 people, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC this evening just before 9 p.m., toppling one of its masts and injuring multiple crew members.
- A search and rescue operation is underway, with victims being taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a nearby hospital.
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