Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge: 19 Injured

Mexican Navy Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge, Injuring 19 New York City—In a startling incident, the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 18, 2025, injuring at least 19 people. Video footage circulating on social media shows the ship approaching the bridge before impact. The collision caused significant damage to the vessel. The New York Police Department confirmed the incident and launched an investigation. Road closures were put in place near the bridge. "It was a shocking sight," said one eyewitness, who declined to be named. The Mexican Navy released a statement acknowledging the accident and the injuries sustained. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maritime safety and navigation in busy waterways.