Authorities reveal cause of ship smashing into Brooklyn Bridge leaving 2 d.ad
A Mexican navy training ship, the **Cuauhtémoc**, crashed into the **Brooklyn Bridge** on **Saturday evening**, killing two crew members and injuring 19 others. Authorities confirmed the vessel, carrying **277 people**, lost power due to a **mechanical failure** while attempting to reverse under the bridge. The ship’s **masts were too tall**, causing them to clip the structure and topple. New York officials confirmed the **bridge sustained no damage** and has since reopened.
Witnesses described the **chaotic scene**, with crew members struggling to hold on as the ship struck the bridge. Mexican President **Claudia Sheinbaum** expressed condolences, while New York Mayor **Eric Adams** praised first responders for preventing further tragedy. The **National Transportation Safety Board** is investigating the incident. One witness recalled seeing people **swinging from the masts** before two fell to their deaths. The ship had **deviated from its intended route** after leaving a Manhattan pier.
