Navy Sailing Mexico crashed into Brooklyn Bridge in New York: About 20 Victims
In New York, a sailing vessel of the Naval Forces of Mexico « Kuautemok » crashed into the lower part of the Brooklyn Bridge, which causes about 20 people.
Source: CNN
Details: According to the mayor of New York Eric Adams, 19 passengers were injured as a result of the collision of the sailboat « Kuautemok » with the lower part of the bridge. Four of them were seriously injured. The Mexican fleet reported 22 victims, of which 19 were hospitalized for medical care.
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It is reported that 277 passengers were on board, all promptly and safely evacuated from the ship.
Breaking: A mexican Navy Sailboat Crassed Into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday Evening, Accounting To The New York Police Department and the Menxican Navy.
The Crash Resulted in Multiple Injuries Being Reported, The Nypd Said. https://t.co/ewuswkxa4g pic.twitter.com/4D21Fryfvl
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In connection with the incident, the movement on the Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily suspended. According to the city system of emergency alerts, the bridge remained closed for about 40 minutes.
Currently, New York city authorities, together with representatives of the Mexican Government, are taking measures to eliminate the consequences of the incident and find out the circumstances of the event.
