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A ship carrying 277 people has collided with the Brooklyn Bridge as it was passing beneath the iconic structure, igniting a rescue operation, Jaw-dropping footage posted online shows the moment a Mexican Navy training ship’s 147-foot mast collided with the bridge just before 9pm on Saturday night…
It appears Navy personnel were standing on the masts as the tragedy struck, The vessel is believed to have experienced some kind of mechanical difficulty that caused the captain to lose control, A search and rescue operation in the East River has been launched, It is understood at least four people are in critical condition and a total of 19 were injured, officials said.
Victims are being taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Those who have suffered injuries are been transported to local hospitals, Shocked onlookers could be seen gathering on the nearby pier watching the horrifying moment unfold, Emergency services swarmed the area. EMS officials were seen rushing injured cadets into ambulances. Divers have also arrived at the scene.
In an X statement, the Mexican Navy explained in Spanish: ‘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.
