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At least 1 rescued as small armada of boats searched for survivors in city’s East River
The Associated Press
Posted: Mar 11, 2018 8:59 PM ET
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2018 8:59 PM ET
A helicopter has crashed into New York City’s East River, killing at least two people.
A spokesperson for the mayor’s office, Eric Phillips, confirmed the fatalities on Twitter Sunday night. He says at least one person has been rescued.
The helicopter, a model used by tourist companies, went down near Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence. A small armada of rescue boats searched for survivors.
The Mayor was just briefed by the police and fire commissioners. At least one survivor, at least two fatalities. Divers are still in the water.
Video posted on Twitter shows a red helicopter land hard in the water and then flip on its side as its rotors beat the water.
News stations showed video of rescue boats at the spot where the helicopter crashed.
A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman says the Eurocopter AS350 went down just after 7 p.m. ET.
It was not immediately known how many people were aboard the aircraft.
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