A helicopter fell into the Hudson River in the New York district of Manhattan. According to the authorities, six people – Spanish tourists – have been on board the machine, including three children. There may be no survivors.
The helicopter fell into the river around 3.15 pm, the fire brigade reported. The accident machine should have been an excursion helicopter for tourists. According to the coast guard, shipping was completely put in the area – a security zone around the crash was set up.
A video that is shared on social media should show the helicopter crash for Manhatt:
According to the NBC news, various people who were in the helicopter were pulled out of the water. The AP News Agency reported that all six people on board were fatal for the tragedy. The victims would be tourists from Spain, as “New York Post” writes.
More photos of the scene of the accident:
Witness
A witness told the television station that he had noticed how a rotor leaf loose from the helicopter and flew away. “I don’t know what happened at the back, but it just fell,” said Avi Rakesh. Further witnesses report that the helicopter was “divided in two” before he fell into the river. A “loud beating sound” should also have been heard.
Source: Krone
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