NEW YORK, May 18 -- A Mexican navy training ship preparing to depart New York for a goodwill tour to Iceland collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, breaking its three masts and injuring several sailors. Some crew members were left suspended in harnesses high above the deck as emergency services responded.

Mayor Eric Adams reported that at least 19 individuals required medical attention, including four with serious injuries. Despite the severity of the collision, the 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer significant structural damage. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

The vessel, named Cuauhtemoc, was seen in videos rapidly approaching the bridge from the Brooklyn side of the East Rive...