Mexican navy cadet is first victim to be identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision
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One of the two individuals who died on the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, has been identified as a female Mexican Navy cadet from Veracruz, as reported by the state’s governor.

Veracruz Gov. Rocío Nahle García identified the cadet as América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa in an X post Sunday.

“I deeply regret the loss of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez,” the governor stated in a translated message. “I extend my love, support, and solidarity to her family. My appreciation to the @SEMAR_mx and best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured. Veracruz is with you.”

Sánchez died when the ship, described as an academy training vessel, ran into the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:20 p.m.

Massive sailing vessel crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Massive sailing vessel crashes into Brooklyn Bridge (@TheWillieNelson / X)

The reason behind the ship going off course remains unclear, with ongoing investigations by several agencies, including the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB).

The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city’s transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction.

Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said.

Mexican Navy ship rescue at Brooklyn Bridge crash

A view of the Mexican navy tall ship being tended by the authorities after it crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan, New York. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

As midnight approached, the broken ship was moved slowly up the East River, going under and past the Manhattan Bridge, aided by a series of tugboats, before docking at a pier.

Fox News Digital’s Danielle Wallace and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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