Mexican Navy Ship Collision with Brooklyn Bridge: 19 Injured

**Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, Injuring 19** A Mexican Navy ship collided with a pillar of the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025, resulting in 19 injuries, four of which are serious. The incident occurred near Brooklyn, New York, causing significant disruption and concern. Mayor Eric Adams expressed relief that all 277 passengers aboard the vessel were safely evacuated. He stated, "We want to first thank God that, as of this time, the 277 passengers that were on board this Mexican vessel, they all were removed." NYPD Chief of Special Operations, Wilson Aramboles, attributed the accident to a loss of power on the ship combined with the strong current. Aramboles explained, "The pilot, the captain that was maneuvering the ship lost, I guess power of the ship and the current, mechanical function caused the ship to go right into the pillar of the bridge." The impact damaged the ship's mast, injuring sailors who were working there. Authorities are investigating the cause of the power failure. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maritime safety and the potential dangers of strong currents in busy waterways.