New York, May 18 -- Two people have died and 19 people sustained injuries while two after a Mexican Navy ship carrying 277 passengers lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, said on Sunday (local time).

Sharing the details of the incident on X, the New York City Mayor said, "Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtemoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries."

Earlier, New York Police Department Chief Wilson Aramboles said at a news conference Saturday that the ship lost power around 8:20 PM as the captain was manoeuvring t...