The Mexican Navy sailboat with 277 people on the ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, injured several people on the ship in a dramatic scene along the seasure of New York City, according to the authorities.
The accident occurred at 8:30 pm, resulting in at least 19 people injured, according to the New York Police Department.
Four people were left with a serious injury, according to city officials, who gave a press briefing on Saturday night.
Cuuhtemoc, a Mexican Navy sailing training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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Captain, who is maneuvering the ship, loses power and mechanical function, and the current “causes the ship to enter the bridge pillar, regarding the mass of the ship where there are several sailors,” said NYPD Head Wilson Amboles during a press briefing.
The sailors were injured due to the masses who attacked the bridge, according to Amboles.
Many mobile videos from the audience nearby catch when the pole, decorated with lights, collided with the bottom of the Brooklyn bridge. Ship crew members are seen hanging from the pillars after the collision.
A sailor hung from the pole after Cuuhtemoc, the Mexican Navy sailing training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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No one fell into the water, according to officials. Officials said they did not believe the bridge suffered structural damage.
The Mexican Navy sailing training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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The ship descended from Pier 17 and headed to Iceland, said officials.
The National Transportation Safety Council is at the location and will begin its investigation, but initial information shows that it is likely to be a mechanical problem with sailboats, according to officials.
Cuuhtemoc, a Mexican Navy sailing training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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The Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily closed after the accident but since then reopened, according to the New York City Transportation Department.
“While the inspection will continue, there are no signs of structural damage to the Brooklyn Bridge,” Nydot said in a statement.
ABC News’ Josh Margolin and Clara McMichael contributed to this report.