Helicopter crash in Hudson River, New York City kills six, according to AP.
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan, resulting in the loss of six lives, as reported by officials. Witness footage of the scene can be viewed in the video player above. The fire department was alerted to the situation at 3:17 p.m., with reports indicating that the Bell 206 helicopter was submerged in the water with six individuals on board, all of whom unfortunately did not survive. Various videos shared on social media depicted the helicopter overturned and mostly underwater, with multiple rescue boats navigating the area. The accident took place close to a maintenance pier for a ventilation tower linked to the Holland Tunnel, where emergency vehicles and fire trucks were stationed with lights flashing. The skies above Manhattan are often busy with both planes and helicopters, catering to private, commercial, and tourist flights accessing the city’s helipads. Over the years, the area has seen multiple aviation accidents, including the tragic incidents in 2009 and 2018, resulting in numerous lives lost.
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