6, including three children, died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York
The crash occurred at Pier 40 late afternoon and involved a bell-sounding 206L-4 Longrange IV helicopter that took off from lower Manhattan, circled the Statue of Liberty and flew north along the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge.
A sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people, including three children, confirmed by New York Mayor Eric Adams. The deceased included a pilot and a family from Spain. According to CNN, the crash occurred at Pier 40 in the afternoon and involved a bell-sounding 206L-4 longrange IV helicopter that took off from the lower part of Manhattan, circled the Statue of Liberty and flew north along the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge. It then turns south and then falls into a river near New Jersey.
New York Police Department Issuance Traffic Consultation
Meanwhile, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued a consultation following the crash, pointing out that emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the area will increase. “Urgent vehicle and traffic delays in the surrounding area are expected due to a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near the West Side Expressway and Spring Street,” the New York Police Department said.
The investigation has started
According to CNN, the weather conditions at the time of the event were cloudy, with winds of about 10 to 15 mph and gusts of up to 25 mph. Visibility is good, but light rain is expected to enter the area. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and said it is working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is leading the investigation.
(Input with ANI).
