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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
NEW YORK, May 18 (Xinhua) — A Mexican Navy sailing vessel on a holiday visit to New York collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring dozens of people on board, local media reported.
There were reportedly 277 people on board the Mexican navy ship Cuauhtemoc. A fire department spokesman said three of the victims were in critical condition and 17 others were seriously injured.
Video posted on social media shows the ship’s 147-foot masts were apparently too tall to pass safely under the bridge.
According to media reports, the ship was scheduled to return to New York in July 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Following the collision, the New York Police Department issued a warning on social media site X that people should avoid areas around the Brooklyn Bridge due to the ongoing investigation, heavy traffic, and emergency response work.
As a result, all lanes of traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge are currently closed in both directions. –0–