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Identification of Hudson River helicopter crash victims: Spanish family and pilot.

Identification of Hudson River helicopter crash victims: Spanish family and pilot.

The victims of a tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River are being identified as the aircraft has been removed from the waters between New York and New Jersey. The family of five, who were visiting from Spain, tragically perished when something went terribly wrong 18 minutes into their sightseeing tour on Thursday afternoon. The victims have been identified as company executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three young children. Mayor Eric Adams expressed his condolences for the family, who were in the city to celebrate one of their child's birthdays. The incident has prompted investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash. Additionally, condolences have been expressed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Siemens, where Escobar worked, has released a statement mourning the loss of their colleague and his family.

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