Tragic Helicopter Crash: Reports of 6 fatalities in Hudson River
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, resulting in the loss of at least six lives, as reported by the Associated Press. Reports indicated that the fire department was alerted to the helicopter's presence in the water at 3:17 p.m., with video footage capturing the aircraft breaking apart mid-air before plunging into the river. The helicopter, identified as a Bell 206 L-4 with a capacity of seven people, went down near Pier 25 in Lower Manhattan. Rescue operations are ongoing on both the Manhattan and Jersey City sides of the river. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the FAA and the NTSB, with weather conditions speculated to have played a role. This event echoes a similar tragedy that occurred in the East River in 2018. Stay tuned for further updates as the story develops.
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