A series of videos have emerged showing a Mexican Navy ship colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, injuring 22 people on Saturday. The footage captured the moment when the ship struck the bridge, leading to a partial collapse as it floated along the East River.
In one particular clip, onlookers watched as the ship’s mast broke and caused the bridge to partially give way upon impact.
One viewer shared their astonishment on social media, describing how they witnessed smoke rising from the Brooklyn Bridge while aboard a boat displaying a large Mexican flag.
Another user noted the irony in the incident, referring to the collision as a striking metaphor where celebratory ships, associated with Mexican music and culture, were damaged by a much-loved landmark.
Additionally, visuals from social media depicted individuals precariously hanging on the ship. An eyewitness recounted their experience, stating, “I saw someone hanging. I couldn’t be sure if it was my vision, but after zooming in, it was clear someone was hanging from the harness for at least 15 minutes.”
The Mexican Navy confirmed that the training vessel, Quautemoc, measuring about 297 feet in length, suffered damage due to the accident, which halted its journey. In a statement, the Navy reported that of the 22 crew members injured, three sustained serious injuries.
The Secretary of the Navy reassured the public of ongoing commitments to personnel safety and transparency. The ship regularly embarks on training missions for cadets, having left Acapulco port on April 6, carrying 277 individuals. It was set to visit 22 ports across 15 countries, including destinations like Kingston, Jamaica, and Havana, Cuba, among others.
Future stops included places such as Reykjavik, Iceland, and various French cities, with a total of 254 days planned for the mission, of which 170 were to be spent at sea.
