Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Near Manhattan Claims Six Lives

Emergency responders continue operations as authorities investigate the cause of the crash in one of New York's busiest air and water corridors.

At least six fatalities have been confirmed following a helicopter crash into the Hudson River near Manhattan on Thursday afternoon.
New York firefighters received an emergency call at 3:17 PM local time reporting a helicopter in distress in the water.
Local police confirmed the crash and warned of significant traffic disruptions caused by emergency response vehicles near the West Side Highway and Spring Street.
Television footage showed portions of the helicopter, including its landing skids, protruding from the water as rescue boats surrounded the crash site.
The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2009 'Miracle on the Hudson,' though the outcome this time underscores ongoing concerns about aviation safety in urban areas.