NYC Maritime Mishap
Vessel Strikes Brooklyn Bridge
Two dead, 19 others injured
Published
In a shocking sequence of events, a sailboat from the Mexican Navy collided with the Brooklyn Bridge last night, resulting in the tragic loss of two crew members and injuring at least 19 others, according to multiple eyewitness accounts that surfaced online.
WATCH: Mexican navy tall sailing ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge in New York; search and rescue operations underway. pic.twitter.com/vGYlXfLiKY
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Witnesses reported that the boat, aglow with festive lights, was maneuvering in the East River around 8:30 PM when the unforeseen tragedy struck, leading it directly into the storied bridge, per statements from officials.
As the disaster unfolded, onlookers captured the heart-stopping moment, their audible gasps echoing as the vessel struck the structural beams of the bridge.
The impact was devastating; the ship’s three towering masts collapsed under the force, akin to delicate sticks breaking, resulting in a partial bridge failure with harrowing consequences for the 277 passengers aboard.
Just witnessed the Brooklyn Bridge get struck live by a boat with a massive Mexican flag! pic.twitter.com/R8eJKwJaJ2
— Nelson Slinkard (@TheWillieNelson) May 18, 2025
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has stated that four of the injured sustained serious wounds, among whom two tragically succumbed to their injuries. Fortunately, the structural integrity of the Brooklyn Bridge was preserved, though it had to be closed to traffic before reopening.
An investigation into this calamity is now underway, aiming to piece together the events that led to this horrific occurrence.