New York - (Saba):
Six people were killed when a helicopter crashed and plunged into the Hudson River off the coast of Manhattan in New York City.
The New York Police Department stated in a brief report Thursday evening that it had received a report of a helicopter crash into the river at around 3:00 PM local time, prompting immediate deployment of police and emergency response teams to the scene.
Videos circulating on social media showed the helicopter descending rapidly into the water.
The Fire Department reported that its units were conducting rescue operations at the crash site and searching for any survivors.
Six people were killed when a helicopter crashed and plunged into the Hudson River off the coast of Manhattan in New York City.
The New York Police Department stated in a brief report Thursday evening that it had received a report of a helicopter crash into the river at around 3:00 PM local time, prompting immediate deployment of police and emergency response teams to the scene.
Videos circulating on social media showed the helicopter descending rapidly into the water.
The Fire Department reported that its units were conducting rescue operations at the crash site and searching for any survivors.