Brooklyn Bridge struck by Mexican navy ship
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ABC7 New York on MSNMexican navy ship departed less than 5 minutes before crashing into Brooklyn Bridge, NTSB saysCrowds watched in horror Saturday night when a Mexican navy ship heading the wrong way on the East River crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Cuauhtémoc, she explains, met strong currents and a possible mechanical issue trying to back out of the South Street Seaport, a tragedy that resulted in two cadet deaths (América Sánchez and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos) and 19 injuries of the 277 people on board.
A 150-foot Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing a dramatic rescue effort. The NYPD confirms no structural damage to the bridge.