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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mourned the deaths of two crew members who were on the Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor,” Sheinbaum wrote on X. “Our sympathy and support go out to their families.”

Sheinbaum, who was elected Mexico’s first female president last June, said that at least 17 people who were wounded during the collision were being treated by the Mexican Navy and received assistance from NYC officials.


  The damaged Mexican Navy tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, sits in the East River after crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025. Getty Images The damaged Mexican Navy tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, sits in the East River after crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025. Getty Images

Tragedy struck when the majestic Cuauhtémoc — a training ship which has a crew of 277, mostly cadets — collided with the 141-year-old bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

The ship’s 147-foot masts crashed into the road of the bridge as horrified witnesses looked on.

Two crew members who were on the masts plummeted to the ship’s deck during the collision and were pronounced dead at local hospitals, CNN reported, citing sources.

The identities of the two fatal victims were not released Saturday night. The Navy has been in contact with the victim’s families, according to Mexican outlet Excelsior.


  Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at a ceremony in Santa Lucia Air Base near Mexico City on April 22, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at a ceremony in Santa Lucia Air Base near Mexico City on April 22, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

Sheinbaum praised the local leaders in New York for their quick response to the deadly crash.

“I thank New York Mayor Eric Adams for all the support he has provided to our fellow citizens. We are monitoring the situation, and the Navy will continue to provide updates,” she said.

Hizzoner thanked emergency personnel who rushed to the scene to help the injured

“We are praying for everyone on board and their families and are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action, ensuring this accident wasn’t much worse,” he wrote on X.

Here is the latest on the Brooklyn Bridge crash involving a Mexican navy tall ship


  A tug boat assists the Cuauhtémoc to dock at Pier 35 after the crash. AP A tug boat assists the Cuauhtémoc to dock at Pier 35 after the crash. AP

Adams confirmed the Brooklyn Bridge did not sustain any damage and was reopened to the public late Saturday.

First responders scoured the waters following reports that crew members had fallen in, but sources later said no one had.

The mutilated ship is currently idle in the water while emergency responders work at Pier 16 to care for the wounded. It’s expected to be moved to Pier 36, sources told The Post. 


  Crew members dangle from the broken masts of the training ship after the collision. PORTER BINKS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Crew members dangle from the broken masts of the training ship after the collision. PORTER BINKS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

  NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives at Pier 16 to give an update to the press following the deadly crash. James Keivom NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives at Pier 16 to give an update to the press following the deadly crash. James Keivom

The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, was in New York City as part of a promotion for next year’s Sail4th tall ship event, which celebrates America’s 250th birthday.

The stop is just the third in the vessel’s eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more. 

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