SAD NEWS: Thirty minutes ago in New York, the victims of the helicopter crash in the Hudson River were confirmed; half of them were children and Hollywood stars. It’s even more despairing when a person is identified as…/hi
Less than an hour ago, New York City was shocked by the news: **a tragic helicopter crash occurred on the Hudson River**, killing everyone on board. **The truth was even more heartbreaking when authorities confirmed that half of the victims were children and famous Hollywood stars**.
Rescue teams were immediately on the scene, but hope of survival was almost gone as the helicopter’s debris was scattered across the cold water, and the response time was too short to save anyone. According to initial sources, this helicopter **was chartered for a special event**, with the passenger list including entertainment figures, and their relatives.
A police source said: **“We have now confirmed the identities of most of the victims, and official information will be released after notifying their families.”** However, the media was abuzz when one of the dead was **reportedly an A-list star at the height of his career, who had taken social media by storm just days earlier**.
Social media was immediately flooded with prayers, condolences and even skepticism about the cause of the crash. Some questioned whether it was a mechanical failure, or if there were more untold mysteries behind the tragedy.
Meanwhile, grief spread across the online community as images of the young victims circulated – **the innocent children, who had happily posed for photos before boarding the helicopter, were now just a painful memory**.
**The world is waiting for official confirmation from the authorities about the specific identities of those who died. But with what happened, this is definitely a day no one can forget.**
Hudson helicopter crash: three adults and three children confirmed dead in New York accident – as it happened
The New York City police commissioner Jessica Tisch said the investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 3.17pm ET this afternoon, multiple 911 calls began coming in, reporting a helicopter crashing into the Hudson River, she said.
The first units arrived at the site within minutes, with NYPD divers entering the water along with rescue personnel from the New York City fire department port authority and various New Jersey agencies, she said.
New York City Police commissioner Jessica Tisch speaking to reporters. Photograph: Jeenah Moon/Reuters
Family visiting from Spain killed in crash, says mayor Eric Adams
The New York City mayor Eric Adams said his thoughts were with the families of those who had been onboard and all six people who were onboard the helicopter.
The investigation is ongoing, Adams said.
He said officials began receiving multiple calls at approximately 3.17pm ET about a helicopter that had crashed into the water.
Three adults and three children were onboard the Bell 206 helicopter that had left from downtown Skyport, Adams said.
The victims are a pilot and a family believed to have been visiting from Spain, he said.
New York City mayor Eric Adams attends a press conference. Photograph:
Three adults and three children killed in crash, says New York City mayor
New York City mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that six people have been pronounced dead, including three children and three adults:
All six victims have been removed from the water and sadly all six victims have been pronounced deceased.
