Thu Apr 10 21:32:40 UTC 2025: ## Multiple Fatalities Reported After Helicopter Crash into Hudson River
**New York City** – A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan’s West Side Highway on Thursday afternoon, resulting in multiple fatalities. While official confirmation of the death toll is pending, news outlets reported varying numbers, with NBC4 citing law enforcement sources stating four deaths and ABC7 reporting three. Several individuals were rescued from the water and transported to a New Jersey hospital.
The Bell 206 helicopter, which is now submerged, was seen with its landing skids protruding from the river. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the main rotor blade detach before the crash, and social media footage captured the aircraft breaking apart before impacting the water. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the cause of the accident.
The crash occurred under windy conditions and thick cloud cover, conditions that also grounded NBC4’s own helicopter. The Hudson River, a busy shipping channel, is approximately 200 feet deep in some areas. Emergency responders from both New York and New Jersey were immediately deployed to the scene. The New York Police Department warned of emergency vehicle presence and traffic delays in the area.
The incident evoked memories of the “Miracle on the Hudson” in 2009, when a US Airways jet successfully landed in the river. However, this incident has resulted in loss of life. New York City Mayor Eric Adams described the event as “heartbreaking,” while Brooklyn Borough President Mark Levine called for stricter helicopter traffic regulations in the city, citing approximately 30 helicopter crashes in the area since 1980. The exact number of people aboard the helicopter remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
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