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Mexican Navy Ship Crashes Into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, Injuries Reported

All three masts of a tall ship flying a massive Mexican flag crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City just before 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday evening. The Mexican Navy More than a dozen crew members were reported to be seriously injured, with three in critical condition, police A search and rescue operation reportedly removed people from the water. Witnesses According to the Mexican Navy, the ship was attempting to depart from Manhattan, manned by crew as part of a training exercise. Damage to the ship is 'preventing the continuation of the instructional cruise for the time being,' its statement read. Related Stories 5/16/2025 5/16/2025 'The condition of the personnel and equipment is under review by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. 'The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations, and the excellent training of future officers of the Mexican Navy,' it added. Sailors of the Mexican tall ship "Cuauhtemoc" work on a yard at the start of the second and last race of The Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano, in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sept. 3, 2023. Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images As of 10 p.m., all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge remain closed in both directions. 'Consider alternate routes,' New York City Emergency Management New York City Mayor Eric Adams directed people to the New York City Emergency Management