NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The Brooklyn Bridge was closed to ongoing traffic in both directions, according to a social media post by the New York City Emergency Management.
The closure came after a Mexican navy sailing ship crashed into the Bridge Saturday night.
Multiple people sustained injuries, according to police.
"Boat Accident: All lanes will be closed on the Brooklyn Bridge in both directions. Consider alternate routes," the text alert read.
A video posted to Instagram showed the boat gliding along the East River. Then, the top of the sails hits the bottom of the bridge, and the sailing flags break and collapse.
In a press conference, officials stated that the ship, which was sailing to Iceland, suffered a mechanical failure, which caused the captain to lose control and led to the crash.
New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer any serious damage due to the wreck.
The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a full investigation in the coming days, officials said.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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