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Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge, Injures Four

5/18/2025

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A Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring four people critically and affecting 30 others. The mishap unfolded during a sailing maneuver, triggering a swift emergency response. While all bridge lanes were temporarily shut down, they have since reopened, with the ship previously docked at Pier 17 for public tours.

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A Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring four people critically and affecting 30 others. The mishap unfolded during a sailing maneuver, triggering a swift emergency response. While all bridge lanes were temporarily shut down, they have since reopened, with the ship previously docked at Pier 17 for public tours.