A routine naval training mission turned deadly in New York City on Saturday when the Mexican Navy’s tall ship, Cuauhtémoc, lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
Killing two people and injuring 19 others in a catastrophic scene that left bystanders screaming in horror.
⚓ Cuauhtémoc’s Mechanical Failure Ends in Tragedy
The Cuauhtémoc, a towering 297-foot barque known for its majestic presence and global tours, was sailing up the East River as part of a training voyage when it suffered a sudden mechanical failure, according to BBC News.
With 277 people onboard, the vessel lost propulsion during a maneuver and veered uncontrollably into the bridge’s support structure.
