In a bizarre accident, a Mexican naval sailboat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring numerous individuals, with two reported in critical condition. The vessel was carrying approximately 200 passengers during a training exercise when it collided with the bridge around 9 p.m. on May 17. Eyewitness videos captured the moment the oversized mast began to collapse, leading to panic among those onboard. New York Mayor Eric Adams described the vessel as prestigious and noted that he was scheduled to tour it earlier that week. An investigation into the incident is anticipated.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the vessel bearing a large Mexican flag crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge at around 9 p.m. on May 17 while sailing northbound along the East River. At least two people are said to be in critical condition.
Sources familiar with the incident said some 200 passengers were aboard the ship at the time of the crash, with the injured being transported to a nearby pier.
New York mayor Eric Adams stated, 'It appears as though one of the mast hits the structure, and I'm gonna get a briefing right now. This was a prestigious Mexican boat.'
The oversized mast began falling apart on making contact with the bridge, and numerous people on the mast had to start holding on for dear life.
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