On Saturday night, a tall sailing ship, the Cuauhtemoc from the Mexican navy, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing injuries to several people and toppling one of its masts. Despite the ship's arrival in New York for a training cruise celebrating Mexico's independence, the incident raised concerns as emergency services responded swiftly to assist the injured. Manhattan Borough President noted diver involvement, while traffic was briefly halted. Witnesses described a dramatic scene, likening the ship to a 'ghost ship' during the chaotic aftermath, highlighting the seriousness of the event.
NYPD officials reported that a Mexican navy vessel, Cuauhtemoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring multiple individuals and causing a toppled mast.
Witnesses described the Cuauhtemoc as a 'ghost ship' after the collision, with emergency services responding rapidly as the vessel appeared empty thereafter.
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine indicated that NYPD divers were deployed and that the injured individuals were rapidly transported to local hospitals for care.
The Cuauhtemoc, part of a training cruise celebrating Mexico's independence, was set to visit numerous ports across multiple countries.
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