A minimum of one useless in Hudson River helicopter crash

A minimum of one individual is useless after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, police informed CBS Information, the BBC’s US accomplice on Thursday.

The New York police division stated at the least two individuals had been pulled from the water, although their situation stays unclear. It’s not clear if the individual reported useless was one of many two individuals pulled from the river.

Marine and land items are on the scene of the crash however it stays unclear how many individuals had been on board, the New York Hearth Division informed CBS Information, the BBC’s US accomplice.

Video circulating on social media reveals some particles floating within the river.

The crash which occurred round 15:15 EDT (20:15 GMT) occurred nearer to the New Jersey aspect of the Hudson River.

The location of the crash seems to be close to Pier 40 in New York Metropolis.

Boat site visitors and avenue site visitors within the space has been stopped.