Six Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Tour Crash, Including Children

Six Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Tour Crash, Including Children


Six people were killed when a helicopter tour carrying a family of five from Spain crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon; three children were on board.

The crash occurred on the Hoboken side of the Hudson around 3:17 p.m. The family of five included two adults and three children, all of whom perished in the crash along with the pilot, bringing the death total to six. Per ABC News: .

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the helicopter was operated by New York Helicopters.

Video shared with Eyewitness News appeared to show pieces of the helicopter break apart and crash into the water. Officials say the helicopter hit the water inverted.

Four of the victims were declared dead at the scene and two victims

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