A Mexican navy ship carrying over 270 people on board collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, causing parts of the ship’s mast to come crashing down and injuring multiple people in the process.
The incident took place just before 9:00 p.m., and left many New Yorkers stunned as the massive ship struck the iconic structure during what appeared to be a scenic nighttime sail.
According to the New York Post, the ship—a Mexican naval training vessel—was carrying 277 crew members when it struck the road deck of the Brooklyn Bridge. The collision reportedly toppled one of the ship’s towering masts, which came crashing down onto the ship’s deck.
A source told the Post that the ship “collided with the bridge’s road deck” and the impact “toppled one of its huge masts into the deck.”
Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) show the ship fully lit as it glided toward the bridge. The dramatic moment the ship struck the underside of the bridge and its mast crumpled was captured on camera and quickly circulated online.
The visual evidence has drawn widespread concern about how such a collision could happen—especially in one of the most tightly monitored waterways in the country.
Following the crash, emergency responders launched a search and rescue operation. Injured crew members were quickly evacuated from the vessel and brought to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for immediate care. Those who were seriously hurt were transported to nearby hospitals.
At this point, officials have not confirmed how many people were injured or how serious their conditions are, but multiple sources confirmed that several people were hurt during the incident.
“Victims are being transported to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, with those in critical condition being taken to a nearby hospital for additional treatment,” the Post reported.
Despite the dramatic collision and the loss of part of its mast, the Daily Mail reported that the ship continued sailing under the bridge after the crash. It remains unclear whether the ship was escorted or forced to dock after the incident.
The damaged mast highlights how serious the impact was—especially since a collision with a fixed structure like the Brooklyn Bridge suggests either a miscalculation in the ship’s height clearance or a possible navigation error.
The incident immediately drew the attention of city agencies. In a statement posted to X, New York City Emergency Management said:
“We are responding to an incident at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. The situation is developing and details are not confirmed at this time.”
As of now, neither the U.S. Coast Guard nor the Mexican Navy has released an official statement on what caused the accident or what safety measures failed during the ship’s passage through New York’s East River.
While this story is still unfolding, it raises important questions about waterway security, maritime communication, and port authority protocols. How does a foreign military vessel, with hundreds of people on board, collide with one of the most famous bridges in America without being flagged or stopped?
It’s no secret that under the current leadership, questions about border security and foreign policy transparency have only grown. This incident—whether accidental or due to miscommunication—only adds fuel to the fire for those already concerned about oversight lapses in critical infrastructure zones.
We’ll be following this story as more information becomes available.
