Six people perished in a helicopter crash Thursday afternoon after crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
According to Fox News, those who died in the crash included the pilot, two adults and three children, with five of the dead being identified as a Spanish family, which was first reported by the Associated Press.
The family included Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children. The German technology company has its headquarters in Spain.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) divers have pulled four people out of the river, while the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) recovered another two people, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who also said that law enforcement had received 911 calls following the helicopter’s crash, which was reportedly inverted when it crashed.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the family was visiting from Spain.
“We had over 65 million people that visited our city last year, and just think about it, you’re on a vacation, you’re with your family, you want to experience New York from the sky, and something like this happens. It’s heartbreaking to everyone,” Adams said.
Despite the efforts of first responders to implement lifesaving measures, four people were pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining two people were pronounced dead after being taken to local hospitals.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and offered his condolences.
“Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River,” Trump said. “Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us. The footage of the accident is horrendous. God bless the families and friends of the victims. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and his talented staff are on it. Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!”
