A Mexican navy crusing ship on a world goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses excessive within the air ready for assist.
Mayor Eric Adams says not less than 19 individuals aboard the ship wanted medical therapy Saturday night time. However he says the 142-year-old bridge has been spared main injury. The reason for the collision is below investigation.
The Mexican navy says in a submit on the social media platform X that the incident includes the Cuauhtémoc, an academy coaching vessel.
See photographs from the crash:
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Emergency personnel reply after the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Metropolis on Could 17, 2025. The ship, which had been docked as a part of a goodwill tour, struck the underside of the bridge whereas departing, injuring dozens. Rescue operations have been launched as crew members evacuated and emergency boats arrived on scene. (Picture by Madison Swart / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas through AFP) (Picture by MADISON SWART/Hans Lucas/AFP through Getty Photos)
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Damaged railing is seen because the Mexican navy tall ship, making a festive go to to New York, crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge on Could 17, 2025 in New York Metropolis. A Mexican navy crusing ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Could 17, killing two sailors and injuring 19 others on board the craft because the tops of its masts have been sheared off. (Picture by Liao Pan/China Information Service/VCG through Getty Photos)
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Damaged mast of a disabled Mexican Navy tall ship is seen because the Mexican navy tall ship, making a festive go to to New York, crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Liao Pan/China Information Service/VCG through Getty Photos)
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Emergency personnel reply after the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Madison Swart / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas through AFP) (Picture by MADISON SWART/Hans Lucas/AFP through Getty Photos)
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Emergency personnel reply after the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Madison Swart / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas through AFP) (Picture by MADISON SWART/Hans Lucas/AFP through Getty Photos)
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A view of the Mexican navy tall ship being tended by the authorities after it crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu through Getty Photos)
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A view of the Mexican navy tall ship being tended by the authorities after it crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu through Getty Photos)
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Individuals watch the Mexican navy tall ship being tended by the authorities after it crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu through Getty Photos)
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Emergency personnel reply after the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. (Picture by Madison Swart / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas through AFP) (Picture by MADISON SWART/Hans Lucas/AFP through Getty Photos)
