A Mexican Navy sailing ship has crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing at least two people and injuring 19 others, according to the city mayor Eric Adams.
“At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries,” Adams posted on X on Sunday.
The ship snapped all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark late on Saturday. Adams, however, said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage.
Videos posted online show the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, as the top of its three masts collide with the iconic structure.
The masts can be seen snapping and partially collapsing as they crash into the deck of the bridge.
The vessel, which was flying a giant green, white and red Mexican flag, then drifted towards the edge of the river as onlookers scrambled away from the shore.
Sailors can be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press news agency they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge and one of its masts snap. Looking closer, they saw someone dangling from high on the ship.
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