WATCH: Mexican navy ship smashes into Brooklyn Bridge causing mass casualty incident

The Cuauhtémoc, a stunning 270-foot training vessel with a crew of 277, collided with the bridge just before 9pm, with one of its towering 147-foot masts smashing into the bridge’s road deck, according to sources.

The terrifying impact brought the mast crashing down onto the ship’s deck in a horrifying scene captured on video, as panicked park-goers on the Brooklyn side watched in shock. “Oh s–t!” a voice can be heard screaming in the background.

There are reports of people in the water being rescued and according to the four people are in critical condition and nineteen are injured.

Fire officials confirmed several victims are being treated for serious injuries and there are reports of helicopters overhead, rescue tug boats in the water and emergency services in attendance on shore.

Those in critical condition were rushed to a nearby hospital, while others were taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for urgent care.

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The Cuauhtémoc, which was built in Spain in 1982, had been making a ceremonial stop in New York, offering a preview of the upcoming Sail4th celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary next year.

The full scale of the damage and the number of injuries is still being assessed.

Posts on X report the crash is being treated as a "mass casualty incident" with news service NYC Firewire posting the via its X account.

"Manhattan *ALL HANDS* Box 0074 Pier 16 Peck Slip ALL HANDS TRANSMITTED FOR THE BOAT ACCIDENT INTO MANHATTAN BRIDGE. MCI FOR MULTIPLE PATIENTS BEING TRANSPORTED TO THE PIER"

A second X post from NYC Firewire reports people in the water.

In a post shared via its X account Mexico's Navy, the Cuenta Oficial de la Secretaría de Marina, stated:

"During the sailing maneuvers of the Cuauhtémoc sailing vessel in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship and preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being.

"The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support.

"The Secretariat of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy."

This is a breaking news story, which will be updated as new information becomes available.