Overview

• 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.