Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge During Fleet Week

Mexican Navy Ship Strikes Brooklyn Bridge, Injuring 20 New York City—A Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, May 17, 2025, injuring at least 20 people. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm during Fleet Week, as the ship, identified as the Cuauhtémoc, was navigating the East River. "It was a loud crash, and then people started screaming," said one eyewitness, who declined to be named. Another witness described seeing debris falling from the bridge after the impact. Three individuals sustained critical injuries, while 17 others suffered serious injuries. All 277 crew members aboard the Cuauhtémoc were accounted for. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision, and the extent of the damage to the bridge is still being assessed. The incident caused significant disruption to traffic and prompted a large emergency response. Despite the chaos and injuries, the swift response from emergency services and the fact that all crew members were accounted for offers a degree of positive closure to an otherwise alarming event.