A Mexican Navy training sailing ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, shearing the top of its masts and causing 19 injuries, authorities said. New York Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference four of the 19 were seriously injured. All of the injuries took place on the ship, authorities said. The New York Police Departmentsaidto avoid the bridge. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the@SEMAR_mxtraining ship Cuauhtémoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge. We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via@SRE_mxto provide support as necessary. You have our full support," the U.S. Ambassador in Mexicosaid in a post on X. The Mexican Consulate in New York posted several days earlier that the training ship would be arriving in New York at Pier 17 and people were welcome to visit for free from May 13 to 17. CNN reported Mexican Navy spokesman Capt. Juan Caballero said the ship was on an annual training cruise. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Mexican Navy sailing ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
