Multiple People Injured After Ship Carrying 200 Hits the Brooklyn Bridge, Search and Rescue Operation Now Underway
The incident involving a training ship used for the Mexican Navy occured on May 17
By Nicholas Rice
Updated on May 17, 2025 09:51PM EDT
Multiple people are injured, and a search and rescue operation is underway, after a large ship carrying 200 people hit the Brooklyn Bridge.
On Saturday, May 17, the Cuauhtémoc, a training ship used for the Mexican Navy, crashed into the New York City landmark, the organization confirmed in a statement on X.
"During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being," the Mexican Navy said.
"The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support," the group continued. "The Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy."
The New York Police Department (NYPD), the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and the Coast Guard did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on May 17.
One of the boat's large masts collided with the bridge just before 9 p.m. local time, The New York Post reported, citing sources.
At least two people are believed to be in critical condition, according to AM NY. The outlet added that the vessel was sailing northbound along the East River when the incident occurred.
This story is developing.
https://people.com/ship-carrying-200-hits-the-brooklyn-bridge-search-and-rescue-underway-11737139
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Durante la maniobra de zarpe del Velero Cuauhtémoc en Nueva York, se registró un percance con el Puente de Brooklyn que provocó daños al Buque Escuela, impidiendo por el momento la continuación del crucero de instrucción.
El estado del personal y material se encuentra en revisión por autoridades navales y locales, quienes brindan apoyo.
La Secretaría de Marina refrenda su compromiso con la seguridad del personal, la transparencia en sus operaciones y la formación de excelencia para los futuros oficiales de la Armada de México.
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During the sailing maneuver of the Cauhtémoc Sailor in New York, there was an accident with the Brooklyn Bridge that caused damage to the School Ship, preventing for the time being from continuing the instruction cruise.
The status of personnel and materials is under review by naval and local authorities, who provide support.
The Navy Secretariat endorses its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and the training of excellence for future Mexican Navy officers.
https://x.com/SEMAR_mx/status/1923907149178032631
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https://nypost.com/2025/05/17/us-news/ship-carrying-200-people-hits-the-brooklyn-bridge-as-search-and-rescue-operation-underway/
https://www.amny.com/news/ship-crash-brooklyn-bridge-05172025/