So, picture this: a massive Mexican Navy training ship—yes, one decked out with a towering 147-foot mast—comes barreling into the iconic Brooklyn Bridge like it’s trying out for a remake of Titanic… but, you know, with less water and more chaos. This bizarre collision happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, leaving a trail of damage and seriously hurting several crew members. Now, here’s where it gets even more cosmic—Saturday’s celestial lineup? Mercury was in retrograde, that classic astro troublemaker known for stirring up communication gaffes and tech meltdowns. So, one can’t help but wonder—was the universe dropping a hint about navigating giant masts near vital landmarks, or is this just one heck of a coincidence? Either way, the fallout’s real, with multiple injuries and a bridge bearing fresh scars. Strap in as we unravel exactly what went down with the Cuauhtémoc and the Brooklyn Bridge. LEARN MORE
On Saturday (May 17), a Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing significant damage and leaving multiple crew members injured. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. when one of the ship’s towering 147-foot masts struck the bridge’s road deck, toppling into the ship and the water below. According to fire officials and sources, at least three people are in critical condition, with around a dozen others seriously injured.