There were 277 people on board when the ship drifted directly into the underside of the bridge on Saturday night, the authorities said. At least 22 were injured, half of them critically.

NEW YORK (AP) — A Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members Mayor Eric Adams says at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mourned the deaths of two crew members who were on the Navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, which also injured 17 others.

It said a total of 22 people were injured, 19 of whom needed medical treatment. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum regretted the loss of the two crew members. “Our solidarity and support go out ...