Brooklyn Bridge horror as 270ft Mexican training vessel crashes into it with 'multiple people in water'
The Cuauhtémoc, a 270-foot training vessel with a crew of 277, collided with the bridge just before 9pm, with one of its towering 147-foot masts smashing into the bridge's road deck, according to sources
The Cuauhtémoc, a massive 270-foot ship with 277 crew members, smashed into the bridge at around 9pm. The force of the impact snapped one of its 147-foot masts, which came crashing down onto the ship's deck, sending panicked bystanders on the Brooklyn side into shock.
Video footage captured the horror of the moment, with one onlooker exclaiming, "Oh s–t!" in the background.
Several people were rescued from the water, while two individuals were rushed to hospital in critical condition.
Fire officials confirmed multiple victims are receiving treatment for severe injuries. The area is filled with rescue efforts, including helicopters overhead, tug boats in the water, and emergency responders on the shore.
Others were taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for urgent medical attention, reports the Mirror.
The Cuauhtémoc, built in Spain in 1982, was in New York for a ceremonial stop ahead of the Sail4th celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
As the situation is assessed, the full extent of the damage and the number of injuries remains unclear.
According to NY1's Dean Meminger, two people are in critical condition. Reports on social media have labelled the incident as a "mass casualty incident".
"Manhattan *ALL HANDS* Box 0074 Pier 16 Peck Slip ALL HANDS TRANSMITTED FOR THE BOAT ACCIDENT INTO MANHATTAN BRIDGE. MCI FOR MULTIPLE PATIENTS BEING TRANSPORTED TO THE PIER".
NYC Firewire has reported a second incident involving individuals in the water.
Mexico's Navy, through its official account, Cuenta Oficial de la Secretaría de Marina, shared:.
"During the sailing maneuvers of the Cuauhtémoc sailing vessel in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship and preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being.
"The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support.
"The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy."
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
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