A Mexican Navy training ship, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on May 17, 2025.
The ship’s towering masts struck the underside of the bridge while sailing along the East River, causing the top of the mainmast to snap and fall onto the deck, injuring at least 19 people and killing two crew members.
Videos from the scene show the dramatic moment of impact, with crew members panicking and some hanging from the rigging before being rescued.
The ship lost power and veered off course, which is believed to have caused the collision.
The Brooklyn Bridge itself did not suffer significant damage and was reopened after inspection.
All 277 people aboard the ship were accounted for, though several were seriously injured and emergency rescue operations were conducted on the East River.
The Mexican Navy confirmed the incident and stated that the ship could not continue its tour due to the damage sustained.
This incident was widely shared on social media, capturing the shock of bystanders and the chaos during the rescue efforts.
