A festive visit turned chaotic when a towering Mexican navy vessel, the Cuauhtémoc, struck New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening. Local reports confirm several injuries aboard the ship, though details remain scarce as authorities investigate the unexpected maritime mishap. 🚨
The historic tall ship—docked in NYC for a cultural exchange—was departing for its next destination when the collision occurred. Eyewitnesses described a "loud grinding noise" as the mast reportedly clipped the bridge’s structure. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but no injuries were reported among pedestrians or drivers.
🌆 New Yorkers took to social media with viral videos showing the ship’s tilted mast post-collision. "It looked like something out of a movie," one TikTok user commented. The Mexican navy has yet to release an official statement, but experts speculate weather or navigational errors may have played a role.
This incident highlights the challenges of maneuvering large vessels in busy urban waterways. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops! 📲
