A historic Mexican naval training ship, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, injuring 19 people, four of whom were seriously hurt. New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. due to a mechanical failure that caused the vessel to veer into the bridge. The ship was carrying 277 individuals at the time. Two crew members were reported injured after being on a mast that struck the bridge.
Following the accident, divers were dispatched as a precaution, and officials quickly assessed bridge damage. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez noted that initial inspections showed no significant damage to the bridge, which remained open. Fortunately, no one fell into the water during the incident. Witnesses reported a festive atmosphere on the ship, with music playing, and some onlookers chanted “Mexico, Mexico!” as injured individuals were attended to.
The ARM Cuauhtémoc is recognized as a sailing ambassador for Mexico, although it will not participate in next year’s Sail4th 250 celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. Built in 1981 in Spain, it serves as a training vessel for the Mexican Navy. Investigations by the NYPD and the National Transportation Safety Board are underway to determine the cause of the collision, while authorities have urged the public to avoid the area surrounding the bridge. This situation is ongoing, and further updates are anticipated.
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