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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Rohit David

Why Did a Mexican Ship Crash Into the Brooklyn Bridge? Shocking Cause, Full Timeline and Casualty Details Revealed

New York Brooklyn Bridge

On 17 May 2025, a Mexican Navy training ship, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with New York City's iconic Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members and injuring 22 others.

The crash, caused by a mechanical failure, sparked chaos as the vessel's masts snapped, leaving sailors stranded in harnesses. As investigations unfold, questions swirl about the incident's preventability and its impact on U.S.-Mexico relations.

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