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Two Sailors Dead, Several Injured As Mexican Navy Ship Cuauhtemoc Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge
Several sailors were left dangling high above the deck, strapped into harnesses as emergency crews scrambled to respond.
Two sailors lost their lives after a Mexican navy training vessel on a global goodwill tour collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, snapping its three towering masts and throwing parts of its rigging into chaos.
Several sailors were left dangling high above the deck, strapped into harnesses as emergency crews scrambled to respond.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the 142-year-old bridge did not suffer significant structural damage. However, he stated that “of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries”.
The vessel, Cuauhtemoc, was seen in multiple eyewitness videos drifting in reverse near the Brooklyn side of the East River. The ship’s three masts struck the bridge around 8:20 p.m., snapping one after the other as it passed beneath.
Traffic on the bridge was heavy then, but no injuries were reported among drivers or pedestrians.
With a massive Mexican flag flying from its stern and 277 people on board, the Cuauhtemoc drifted into a pier as onlookers nearby fled. Sailors clung to the rigging, yet none fell into the river, officials confirmed.
In a statement on Sunday, the Secretariat of the Navy, through the Mexican Navy, provided a detailed update, saying during the departure manoeuver of the Sailboat Cuauhtémoc in New York, United States, as part of the Training Cruise “Bicentennial of the Consolidation of Independence at Sea”, there was a mishap with the Brooklyn Bridge that caused damage to the Training Ship.
It said the incident would prevent the continuation of the instruction cruise.
It said, “As a result of the mishap, there is an updated official report of 22 injured crew members, of which 11 are diagnosed as delicate and nine stable. Unfortunately, two of the crew members who were in serious condition died from their injuries.
“The Secretariat of the Navy is carrying out all the coordination in terms of social welfare to keep the families of the comrades who unfortunately lost their lives informed, as well as the crew personnel and the rest of the cadets.
“It should be noted that the institution is carrying out the necessary procedures to be able to reunite the cadets with their families as soon as possible and can continue later with their academic semester.
“Likewise, the director of the Naval Academy is in contact with the relatives of the Cadets who are on the ship, as well as the Commander of the Eighth Naval Region with the relatives of the crew of the sailboat Cuauhtémoc, to provide them with the necessary information.
“The Secretariat of the Navy, aware of the risks faced by naval personnel in the operations it carries out, deeply regrets what happened and reaffirms its commitment to the families of the crew to provide timely attention and follow-up to the investigations of the events that occurred to determine precisely the causes that generated this event.”
Earlier in a post on its X account, the Mexican Navy said, “As a result of the accident, there is an official report of 22 injured crew members. 19 are receiving medical attention in local hospitals, of which 3 have serious injuries.
“No items fell into the water, so rescue operations were not necessary.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum posted on her official X account on Sunday: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Training Ship Cuauhtémoc, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor. Our solidarity and support go out to their families.
“The Ministry of the Navy, with the support of local authorities, is currently treating the injured. The Mexican ambassador to the United States and staff from the Mexican Consulate General in New York are supporting the Ministry of the Navy.”
The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, carries over 100,000 vehicles and 32,000 pedestrians daily.
Each year, the Cuauhtemoc sets sail after the end of classes at the naval military school to complete training.
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“Ned Nwoko Paid Us N5 Million Each To Kill Regina Daniels” – Man Claims As Video Goes Viral (Watch)
A young man has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming that Senator Ned Nwoko offered him and others N5 million each to kill his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels.
Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian billionaire and politician, has been embroiled in a highly publicised marital crisis with Regina Daniels, with rumours of separation dominating the headlines in recent months.
Although the couple appears to have moved on separately, the recent allegation has reignited public attention on their turbulent relationship.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), the young man, who partially concealed his face, alleged that the Senator instructed them to carry out the killing, providing Daniels’ location and schedule. He claimed they refused the assignment, citing the high risk involved.
He stated in the video: “Ned Nwoko told us to go and kill Regina Daniels, gave us her location and the time she was going to move, but we refused to do it, because… I cannot do it.”
The man further alleged that even appearing in the video put his life in danger. He added that the Senator had paid them N5 million each and warned Regina Daniels to be cautious during the current ember months.
The revelation has generated mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing shock, concern, and disbelief over the claim.
Watch the video below…
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“Mistakes Happen” – Woman Begs Husband After DNA Test Reveals He Isn’t The Father Of Her 3 Children (Video)
A shocking family drama unfolded when a man discovered that the three children he had raised for six years were not biologically his.
The truth came to light just weeks before Thanksgiving, leaving the man devastated and struggling to process the betrayal.
In a post shared by @amebogist on Instagram, it was reported that he asked the woman and her children to leave while he processed the revelation.
But his family, believing the children shouldn’t be punished for their mother’s actions, invited them to the holiday gathering without consulting him.
When the woman and her children arrived, the man became visibly upset, witnesses say he rushed to the front door, blocking their entry, and told his family he wasn’t ready to see them so soon after learning the truth.
The woman reportedly pleaded with him, saying, “Mistake happens,” asking for forgiveness and understanding.
Despite her pleas, the man stood firm, and she eventually left with the children to avoid making the situation worse.
The incident has sparked heated debate online. Some defended the man, arguing he had every right to protect his emotional well-being. Others said the children shouldn’t suffer for their mother’s betrayal.
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Community Leaders Probe Alleged ‘Underage Marriage’ In Benue (Photos)
Leaders of the Ikurav-Ya community in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged underage marriage that has sparked public debate after the couple’s pre-wedding photos went viral.
According to findings from the inquiry, the bride-to-be, Angel, was born in 2006 and completed her secondary education last year.
Officials also established that both families fully consented to the union.
The girl is also said to be 12 weeks pregnant
The council says the fact-finding exercise was necessary to address misinformation and provide clarity on the issue.
However, according to Zege Orkwande, his personal investigation revealed that the girl is 15 years old and an orphan.
“Ikurav-ya President held an investigation on the controversial underaged Marriage Saga today. According to them, here are the facts discovered: The said girl was born in 2006 (19yrs). The girl passed out from secondary school last year.
“Both parents of the couple are fully in support. My personal facts gathered, the girl is 15yrs and without parents. She’s staying with the aunty who couldn’t fund her education no more. She’s heavily pregnant.
“She got pregnant before her SSCE paper. At least my noise made them to investigate. The girl is pregnant already while date for marriage is 18th December. Before you support such marriage, wait when you give birth to a girl child then give her to a man at age 15 to marry.
“Orkwande give up at this point. Una don WIN,” he wrote.

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