1 week Ago By Sagar Malik
A sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York's Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people, including three children, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed. The deceased included a pilot and a family visiting from Spain. According to CNN, the crash, which occurred at Pier 40 in the late afternoon, involved a Bell 206L-4 LongRange IV helicopter which took off from lower Manhattan, circled the Statue of Liberty, and flew north along the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge.
It then turned back south before crashing into the river near New Jersey. NYPD issues traffic advisory Meanwhile, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has issued an advisory following the crash, stating that there will be an increase in emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the area. "Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson river, in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street, expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas," the NYPD stated.
Investigation launched As per CNN, the weather conditions at the time of the incident were cloudy, with winds around 10 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Visibility was good, but light rain was expected to move into the area. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and said it was working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is leading the investigation.
(With inputs from ANI)..
