Helicopter Crashes into Hudson River in New York, Victims Rescued
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan’s West Side Highway in New York on Thursday, prompting an emergency response from police and marine rescue teams.
The incident, which occurred around 3:17 pm (1917 GMT), drew quick attention as images from the scene showed the helicopter’s landing skids jutting out of the water while multiple rescue boats surrounded the site of impact.
According to NBC4, at least four individuals were pulled from the river and transported to a hospital in New Jersey. Authorities have not confirmed any fatalities as investigations continue.
Emergency Response and Traffic Alert
The New York Police Department confirmed the crash in a public alert:
“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.”
A spokesperson from the fire department noted that they received the emergency call at exactly 3:17 pm and promptly responded to the scene. However, additional details regarding the crash are still pending.
Remembering ‘The Miracle on the Hudson’
The Hudson River, a busy waterway in New York, has been the site of notable aviation incidents.
Most famously, it was where a US Airways plane made an emergency landing in 2009, saving all 155 passengers on board — an event that became known worldwide as the “Miracle on the Hudson.”
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of Thursday’s crash, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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