A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

The historic ship's three masts were snapped when a mechanical malfunction caused the vessel to veer into the bridge, Mayor Eric Adams said.

Two people died and more than a dozen were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City mayor says