At least two people were killed and about 20 injured when a Mexican Navy training ship on a global goodwill tour struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night, officials said.

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.

The Mexican navy training ship Cuauhtemoc hit the Brooklyn Bridge as it sailed through the East River on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City.

Video of the Mexican Navy training ship shortly after it struck the Brooklyn Bridge showed people hanging from at least one of its masts.

Visitors to Brooklyn Bridge Park look on as a masted Mexican Navy training ship sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17, in New York. (Yuki Iwamura / AP) NEW ...

At least two people were killed and about 20 injured when a Mexican Navy training ship on a global goodwill tour struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night, officials ...