Six individuals died after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off New York City. Here’s what we all know | EUROtoday

Six individuals have died after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River close to midtown Manhattan.

Just after 3 p.m., a Bell 206 LongRanger crashed into the river that divides New York City from New Jersey. The helicopter appeared to have taken off from Manhattan, in line with FlightRadar24.

Here’s what we all know in regards to the crash:

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What occurred?

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River with a household of Spanish vacationers – together with two adults and three kids – on board, New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed at a press convention.

As of 5 p.m. all six individuals, together with the pilot, had been pulled from the water, Adams added.

Videos posted to social media confirmed the helicopter falling into the water, overturning because it was submerged.

Visibility over the river wasn’t considerably impaired, the AP stories, and the water temperature is at 45F.

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Where did the crash occur?

The crash occurred within the Hudson River, which divides New York and New Jersey. The helicopter landed within the water nearer to New Jersey, off the shore of Jersey City and Hoboken.

New York Police Department officers mentioned emergency responders had been gathered close to Pier40 on the West Side Highway and Spring Street in Manhattan.

Who was on board?

The identities of the pilot, two adults and three kids on board are unknown.

Four of these had been pronounced useless on the scene, and two died in a neighborhood hospital, native authorities confirmed.

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What are residents and officers saying?

Adams urged residents to keep away from the realm.

“The team is on the scene at the heartbreaking and tragic crash in the Hudson River…Please avoid the area near Pier 40 in Manhattan in the meantime,” he mentioned.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy additionally mentioned he’s conscious of the catastrophe: “I have been briefed by law enforcement on the tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River close to New Jersey. We are supporting the emergency response effort through the @NJSP, @PANYNJ, and local first responders.”

In a press release, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board mentioned they had been main the investigation on the incident.

Jersey City resident and witness Peter Park informed The New York Times he heard a “loud bang” because the helicopter crashed, and seemed out his window to see an plane giving off black smoke and helicopter blades falling into the river.

He mentioned the blades had been so near the New Jersey shore he feared they might strike individuals

Lesly Camacho, a witness who noticed the crash from Hoboken, informed the Associated Press the helicopter was spinning uncontrollably because it fell.

At least 32 individuals have died in New York City helicopter crashes since 1977, the Associated Press stories. The final crash occurred six years in the past, with 5 sightseers drowning after a helicopter flying with its doorways off fell into the East River. The pilot was the one survivor.