On May 17, a large sailboat from Mexico collided with the Brooklyn Bridge while navigating the East River. The crash occurred around 9 p.m., leaving at least two individuals in critical condition and injuring many others on board the ship, which was carrying approximately 200 passengers. Mayor Eric Adams responded to the incident, expressing concern and stating he would travel via helicopter and boat to assess the situation. Eyewitnesses noted that the ship's mast struck the bridge, leading to the accident's severity. Further updates are anticipated as the situation unfolds.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams stated, 'I will take a ride over there now and told the team to give me a helicopter and a boat so we could go look at what happened.'
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.
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.
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