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Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge leaving two people dead

Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge leaving two people dead

Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York City

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.

New York City mayor Eric Adams said two people were killed in the incident – another 19 people were injured, including two critically. There were 277 people aboard the ship – the Cuauhtémoc – when it lost power and struck the bridge, Adams said.

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