A Mexican Navy sailboat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening, according to the New York Police Department and the Mexican Navy.
The crash occurred at 8:30 p.m., resulting in multiple injuries being reported, according to NYPD.
A sailor dangles from a mast after the Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican Navy sailing training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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Four people, who were all on the boat at the time of the crash, have sustained serious injuries, two officials briefed on the active situation told ABC News.
There are no fatalities as of now, the officials said.
A Mexican Navy sailing training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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It’s not clear how many people were onboard at the time of the crash, but NYPD Harbor Unit and SCUBA are on the scene.
The Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican Navy sailing training vessel collides with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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The Cuauhtémoc sailboat was doing a “sailing maneuver” when it collided with the bridge, the Mexican Navy said in a post on X.
The Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican Navy sailing training vessel collides with the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, May 17, 2025.
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“The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities,” the statement continued.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News’ Josh Margolin and Clara McMichael contributed to this report.
