Mexican Ship Strikes Brooklyn Bridge

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Two crew members killed when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge

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The Cuauhtemoc was flying a giant Mexican flag and had 277 people aboard.

The cause of the collision was under investigation.

Witnesses say some sailors were dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

No one on the bridge was reported injured in the 8:20 p.m. collision.

Associated Press writers Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz in New York , Sejal Govindarao in Phoenix , Arizona , and Gene Johnson in Seattle , Washington , contributed to this report. Your tax-deductible donation ensures our vital reporting continues to thrive. Support Provided By: Learn more Support PBS News: Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else..