At least six people were killed after a helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday at 3:15 pm. The New York Police Department confirmed it was carrying at least two children, including *“a young boy who was pulled out from the frigid waters.”* His condition remains unknown.

The crash occurred near Pier 40 on the New Jersey side of the river. Witnesses described the horrifying moment: *“the chopper split in half before it went down,”* followed by a loud, strange thudding sound.

A dramatic video captured the moment the aircraft struck the river and began to sink. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as news of the accident spread. *“Rescue and recovery operations are continuing,”* authorities said.

The helicopter, identified as a Bell 206L-4 with the tail number N216MH, has not been confirmed as either a tourist or private aircraft.
The cause of the crash remains unknown. *“It’s too early to determine what may have caused the crash,”* authorities stated.