Deaths reported after helicopter crashes into river in New York

As much as six individuals have been killed after a helicopter crashed into New York Metropolis’s Hudson River this morning.

The fireplace division stated it obtained a report of a helicopter within the water at 3.17pm native time (5.17am Friday AEST). At the very least six individuals had been on board, together with two adults and three youngsters, in response to the NYPD.

Movies posted on social media confirmed the plane largely submerged, the wrong way up within the water.

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York Metropolis. (9News)

Hudson River helicopter crash. — Kids have been reported on board. (WCBS/WLNY through CNN)

The Related Press reported six individuals had been killed, in response to a supply.

CNN quoted the New York Police Division as saying a minimum of one particular person was killed.

Two extra had been pulled from the water, although there was no phrase on their situation.

The NYPD stated a minimum of 5 individuals had been on board, together with three adults and two youngsters.

A New York Fireplace Division Marine 1 boat departs from Pier 40, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in New York, throughout from the place a helicopter went down within the Hudson River in Jersey Metropolis, N.J. (AP)

First responders stroll alongside Pier 40, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in New York, throughout from the place a helicopter went down within the Hudson River in Jersey Metropolis, N.J. (AP)

HUDSON RIVER CHOPPER APRIL 11 — At the very least 5 individuals had been on board, together with two adults and three youngsters, in response to the NYPD. (CNN)

The fireplace division stated it had items on scene performing rescue operations.

A number of rescue boats had been seen on video circling the plane.

The rescue craft had been close to a website near the Manhattan waterfront, close to the top of a protracted upkeep pier for one of many air flow towers for the Holland Tunnel.