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A helicopter crashed in New York City's Hudson River on Thursday.

Updated on: Apr 11, 2025, 01:38:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A helicopter crashed in New York City's Hudson River on Thursday. The New York Police Department confirmed the report of the downed aircraft near the West Side Highway and Spring Street came in shortly after 3 PM local time. Emergency boats could be seen at the scene. This seems to be near Pier 40 and the entrance to Holland Tunnel.

A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday (X/AZ Intel)

At least four people were on board, according to the New York Fire Department (FDNY). NBC New York cited two rescue officials to report that one person had been pulled from the chopper and life-saving efforts were underway.

"Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street, expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas," the NYPD said in an update on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

The city's Office of Emergency Management urged people to avoid the area. Authorities did not release information on injuries. We do not know the cause of the crash yet.

Here's a video from the scene

Storm chaser Tyler Anderson tweeted that the helicopter appeared to be N216MH, a Bell 206. It is ‘owned by Meridian helicopters. Radar shows it suddenly dropping to the water just north of the Holland Tunnel,’ he said in a post on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

The Coast Guard said it's stopped boat traffic in the area and is among the agencies responding.

“We’re following reports of a helicopter crash in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. At this time, based on ADS-B data and the location of SAR activity, we believe the aircraft involved to be N216MH, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV,” Flightradar 24 tweeted.

A local, who witnessed the crash, said that one of the helicopter's blades fly off. Avi Rakesh told NBC News: "I don't know what happened to the tail, but it just straight up dropped. It dropped feet away from Holland Tunnel, and I can't imagine if it hit it."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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