PULSE POINTS:
What Happened: A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Who’s Involved: Six people are dead, per the Associated Press; law enforcement sources and first responders involved.
Where & When: Hudson River near Lower Manhattan, closer to the New Jersey side, on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025.
Key Quote: “Fatalities have been reported,” stated by law enforcement sources to ABC News.
Impact: The U.S. Coast Guard halted boat traffic around the incident area and is coordinating the response.
IN FULL:
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan on Thursday afternoon, according to the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Law enforcement sources have confirmed fatalities following the incident.
The crash site, located closer to the New Jersey shoreline of the river, prompted an immediate response from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard. As part of the emergency response efforts, the Coast Guard has temporarily suspended boat traffic around the area.
BREAKING: Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City — AP pic.twitter.com/yIdr9vYVkb
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 10, 2025
The circumstances leading up to the crash had not been disclosed as of the time of publication, and authorities were still assessing the situation. As a response measure, the Coast Guard has confirmed its presence at the scene, coordinating with other responding agencies to manage the situation and prevent any further risks or incidents.
This accident marks the latest in a series of helicopter-related incidents in the area, raising potential concerns about aerial safety regulations and protocols over this highly traveled urban and waterways corridor.
#BREAKING: Reports of an AIRCRAFT DOWN in the Hudson River in NYC
FDNY responding. Unknown casualties.
DEVELOPING…
pic.twitter.com/HUqkSd8usu— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 10, 2025
This story is developing…
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