Ship accident in New York: sailing ship crashes against Brooklyn Bridge!

Ship accident in New York: sailing ship crashes against Brooklyn Bridge!

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA - A serious ship accident occurred in New York today when a sailing ship of the Mexican Navy, the training ship Cuauhtemoc, collided with Brooklyn Bridge. The accident leads to at least 19 injuries, with four people being critical, as Mayor Eric Adams confirmed. According to reports from Süddeutscher Zeitung are also three seriously injured in the reports of CNN and the New York Times, which are documented based on information from the fire brigade.

During the incident, there were around 280 people on board the Cuauhtemoc. The New York police have called on the population to avoid the surroundings of the Brooklyn Bridge, while a comprehensive rescue operation is underway. The authorities examined the bridge after the collision and found that there were no significant damage, so that the transport connection between Manhattan and Brooklyn was immediately released.

press conference and support for injuries

In a press conference, Mayor Adams and the Mexican ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán emphasized their support for the injured and their families. Uncalstated video images of the incident show how the sailing ship came into contact with the bridge and kinked the masts, which indicates the severity of the collision.

determination of the causes of the accident

The Federal Office for Sea Accidents (BSU) has the task of registering and examining all types of sea accidents from the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, which are done with ships driving under German flag. This authority acts independently of the flag state and has the main goal of clarifying the circumstances and causes of the accident in order to avoid such incidents in the future. As the bsu , it does not pursue the goal of assigning guilt or clarifying liability law.

Today's events throw a light on the dangers that can also exist in the usual maritime environments such as the East River. The incident illustrates the need to ensure strict security measures and uninterrupted training courses for ship staff in order to minimize the risk of such collisions.