India, May 18 -- A massive Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, causing damage during a "goodwill" visit to the US.

As the sailing ship passed beneath the well-known building on Saturday night, footage has surfaced that shows the Cuauhtemoc's towering masts striking the bridge.

Multiple casualties were claimed by US media after parts of the masts reportedly fell on the ship. The Emergency Management (NYCEM) of New York City stated that it was "responding to an incident" but provided no other information.

As the masts struck the bridge, crowds observing the ship's course ran away from the water's edge.

Meanwhile, several X user reacted to the viral of the crash, with one writing: "Why is this v...