Authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, where at least one individual has died and two others have been rescued.
Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims at Least One Life
Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims at Least One Life
A tragic helicopter incident in the Hudson River leads to one confirmed fatality and multiple rescues.
A helicopter went down in the Hudson River in New York around 3:15 PM EDT on Thursday, resulting in one confirmed death and two people being rescued, although their conditions are currently unknown. The New York Police Department reported the crash occurring closer to the New Jersey shore and focused rescue efforts near Pier 40 in Manhattan. Video footage circulating online shows debris scattered across the river, prompting a significant response from marine and land units.
While the traffic on both the river and nearby streets has been halted, witnesses report a heightened presence of rescue boats at the scene. A journalist positioned atop the World Trade Center during the incident noted an influx of curious tourists, observing the rescue efforts from their vantage point. The full extent of the crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the total number of individuals onboard the helicopter at the time of the incident.
While the traffic on both the river and nearby streets has been halted, witnesses report a heightened presence of rescue boats at the scene. A journalist positioned atop the World Trade Center during the incident noted an influx of curious tourists, observing the rescue efforts from their vantage point. The full extent of the crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the total number of individuals onboard the helicopter at the time of the incident.
