The ship examinations in Brooklyn Bridge Bridge ships examined by federal, local authorities today

New York City and federal officials started their investigation at the beginning The fatal crash of a Mexican high ship into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening.

Two people were killed in the incident, and at least 19 others were injured, including two critical, said officials.

The collision took place As a Mexican naval training ship, Cuauhtémoc left the South Street Seaport for Iceland with 277 on board.

The seafarers stood on the shipyards of the ship as part of a ceremonial departure, when she apparently lost power and drift backwards, and finally fell into the Brooklyn Bridge. The tops of the three masts of the ship snapped and the seafarers let wires dangle from above. The main mast of the ship was about 160 feet.

Officials said the bridge was not structurally damaged.

Federal and local teams that examine the crash

On Sunday morning, the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it sent a go team to investigate the crash.

The New York emergency management held an interagency meeting on the crash on Sunday morning, where the mayor's office, the FDNY, the NYPD, the US Coast Guard, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the MTA belonged.

Officials also limit access to Pier 36, where the Cuauhtémoc was laid after the crash. The coast guard holds the ship crew for repairs and how they are moved safely.

In a statement on social media, the coast guard called it a “devastating tragedy”.

“We will guarantee a robust examination and support for those affected and at the same time maintain the safety of New York's port,” said the coast guard.

Senator Schumer asks if the federal cuts have played a role

In his weekly press conference on Sunday morning, Senate leader Charles Schumer presented the minority leaders of the Senate whether he asked if he, OB Reasons by the government's efficiencyOr Doge can have played a role in the incident.

“Our hearts go to the people in Mexico and to those who have lost their lives and who were injured in Brooklyn Bridge Bridge ship in Brooklyn Bridge,” said Schumer.

The senator said a tractor was not used to support the ship when it left, and after which he arrived.

“We know that the Trump government has interfered from the staff of the staff for command and comms in operations by the US Coast Guard, and I have the general feeling of a dysfunction in parts of the coast guard to mildly express it,” said Schumer. “After the full overview of the Brooklyn Bridge accident at night, one thing is very clear. There are many other questions as answers to how the accident occurred and whether it could have been prevented.”

Schumer said that the coast guard has a system called vehicle traffic service or VTS, which is similar to how the FAA deals with air traffic control.

“There is signs that this service may not be completely or adequately functional in view of this freezing. We do not know the answer to this question. We need answers. If this were the case, the accident in Brooklyn Bridge could be a national harbinger that demands immediate attention,” said Schumer.

Schumer pointed out that Admiral Linda Fagan was relieved of her duties as commander of the coast guard on January 21.

“During the time when the commanders' post was free without a constant commanding candidate. In the VTS, which are in the VTS, in the reinforcement transaction, and in the swiveled surfaces, in which half, in the Airtrance lock, in the areas of sinking and able to be able to be able to be able. said.

Schumer said that the bridge itself was not structurally damaged, a surveillance system below was damaged that works as part of the bridge inspection system.