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A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan on Thursday. Emergency crews responded swiftly and are searching for survivors. The number of passengers and helicopter type remain unknown.
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. (Image: X)
UPDATED: Apr 11, 2025 01:39 IST
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, prompting an emergency response from officials on both sides of the river, between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. Rescue crews are currently combing the waters in a desperate search for survivors.
It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard the helicopter or what type of aircraft it was.
"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 wrote on X.
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. pic.twitter.com/zpCBAOLnUU— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 10, 2025
Rescue efforts are underway after the chopper went down near Pier 40 on West Houston Street and West Street around 3:15 p.m., said the New York City Fire Department.
Published By:
Aashish Vashistha
Published On:
Apr 11, 2025
