Sail boat’s masts snap off as it crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A ship collided with teh Brooklyn Bridge in new York city on Saturday night, causing its masts too snap off. The incident, which was documented in multiple videos on social media, involved a vessel adorned with lights and flying a large Mexican flag, carrying around 200 passengers. Following the crash, a search and rescue operation was initiated. Eyewitness footage showed heavy traffic on the bridge at the time of the collision. New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed her concern for those on board and encouraged residents to heed local advisories while first responders managed the situation. The Brooklyn Bridge, a famous structure connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, has a clearance of 127 feet.
Sail boat’s masts snap off as it crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, with multiple videos on social media capturing the moment its masts snapped of as it collided with the iconic structure.
The ship, which was covered in lights and brandishing a huge Mexican flag, was carrying about 200 people when it collided with the structure, according to the New York Post.
The outlet reported that a search and rescue operation was underway.
Footage taken by James Rogers showed the bridge was packed with traffic when the incident happened.
This tall ship just hit the Brooklyn Bridge pic.twitter.com/6ETbEck7Au
— James Rogers (@jamesjrogers) May 18, 2025
The Brooklyn Bridge is of the most famous structures in the Big Apple. The cable-stayed suspension bridge joins the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. Its clearance is 127 feet.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote on X: “I’m praying for everyone who was on this ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge this evening. New Yorkers should follow local guidance while our first responders do their jobs.”
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