NTSB officials have given more details about the fateful moments before the ship crashed into the bridge, while the second victim has been named as Adal Jair Marcos, 22.

Shocking footage posted online shows the moment the vessel collided with the bridge on Friday night.

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