On Saturday night, a ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, tragically causing the deaths of two individuals, including 20-year-old AméÂrica Yamilet Sánchez, a cadet from the Mexican Navy. The incident occurred during a practice voyage celebrating Mexico's maritime independence. Reports suggest that the ship lost power, causing it to crash into the bridge while cadets prepared on the rigging. The event echoes a similar accident from the previous year in Baltimore. The Mexican navy has expressed condolences and plans to repatriate Sánchez's body.
One of the victims has been identified as AméÂrica Yamilet Sánchez. Sánchez was 20 years old and she was a cadet in the Mexican Navy. She was also known for her swimming skills.
Reports say that Sánchez was on the rigging of the ship when it crashed into the bridge, along with several other cadets.
The accident reminded some of the tragic ship and bridge collapse near Baltimore last year, an accident that resulted in the loss of six lives after a container ship hit the Francis Scott Key bridge.
The ship reportedly lost power and was unable to reorient, leading to the unavoidable crash with the bridge.
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