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First victim of Brooklyn Bridge Crash ID as América Yamilet Sánchez

First victim of Brooklyn Bridge Crash ID as América Yamilet Sánchez

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One of the two fatal victims of the Brooklyn Bridge Ship-Crash on Saturday was a 20-year-old Mexican marine club from Veracruz, said the state's governor on Sunday.

América Yamilet Sánchez was identified as one of the victims in the Brooklyn Bridge tragedy on Saturday evening.

América Yamilet Sánchez from Xalapa, the capital Veracruz, died when the Mexican Hohe ship collided with the legendary East River Crossing shortly before 8:30 p.m. and grabbed some of its masts.

Here is the latest on the accident of the Brooklyn Bridge, in which a Mexican navy ship is involved

“I deeply regret the death of Veracruz. América Yamilet Sánchez.

Two people were killed and dozens were injured when the ship fell into the bridge. Paul Martinka
Cadettes on the deck of the Mexican Marine Tall Ship ARM Cuauhtémoc during his journey from Staten Island to Pier 17 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City in the South Street Seaport. James Keivom

“My grateful part of the secretariat of the Navy and my wishes for a quick recovery for the injured. Veracruz is with you,” added the official.

Additional reporting from Jorge Fitz-Gibbon

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