2 people killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash: Mayor Adams

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Two people have died after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, according to Mayor Eric Adams. Some 22 people were injured, 11 of whom are in serious condition and nine are in stable condition, according to the Mexican Secretary of the Navy. Adams announced the two deaths in a post to X early Sunday morning. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. Saturday, when a boat carrying 277 people struck the bridge, according to the FDNY. The bridge was initially closed in both directions but did not have structural damage, officials said. The ship had a mechanical issue after departing from Pier 17, officials said. There were sailors on top of the ship when the mast went "right into" the bridge, NYPD officials said Saturday. The Mexican Secretary of the Navy said it was a training ship. "We deeply regret the passing of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident at the port of New York. Our solidarity and support go out to their families," said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a statement. Officials say the ship suffered an apparent mechanical failure, which caused the captain to lose control of the ship as it was sailing to Iceland with 277 people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a full investigation in the coming days.