NTSB Investigates Deadly Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash: FDNY Chief and Deputy Mayor Discuss Response

Brooklyn Bridge Ship Collision

• 🚢 A Mexican Navy ship, heading the wrong way on the East River, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.
• 💔 The incident resulted in the deaths of two young naval cadets and injured 22 others on board.
• 🌉 No one on the bridge itself sustained injuries.

Investigation and Response Efforts

• 🔍 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on the scene, beginning a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
• 🚨 FDNY Chief of Training Michael Myers, the incident commander, detailed the emergency response, including marine and rescue operations, and setting up a casualty collection point.
• 🤝 Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry emphasized the city's commitment to assisting the Mexican Navy with any needs.

Cause of the Incident

• ⚠️ The vessel reportedly experienced a mechanical failure, losing power and propulsion.
• 🌊 The strong river current then pushed the ship backward into the bridge, snapping its three masts.
• ⚓ A tugboat was attempting to assist the vessel, which had lost power while heading out to the harbor.

Bridge Safety and Ongoing Assessment

• 🏗️ The collision impacted the travelers' part of the Brooklyn Bridge, where construction equipment was stored.
• ✅ Initial assessments indicate no structural damage to the actual bridge, though further inspections are ongoing.
• 🗣️ The NTSB is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to provide updates on their findings.