Mexican Navy training ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge

A massive Mexican navy sailing ship making a festive visit to New York hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, killing two people and injuring 19 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. The vessel involved was the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc, carrying 277 people, with four of those injured in critical condition, said Adams. Adams attributed the collision to a mechanical mishap. 

The ship was scheduled to return to New York in July 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, according to media reports. Following the collision, New York Police Department warned on social platform X that people should avoid the areas around the Brooklyn Bridge due to the ongoing investigation, heavy traffic and a significant emergency response presence. 

As a result, all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge were closed in both directions.