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Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York, six people including three children die

  
  
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  Six people, including three children, died when a helicopter crashed into New York's Hudson River on Thursday, the mayor of New York City told CNN. The dead included a pilot and a family from Spain. The crash occurred around noon, CNN reported. The Bell 206L-4 Longranger IV helicopter took off from Manhattan, circled the Statue of Liberty and flew north along the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge. An advisory was issued after the crash It then turned south before crashing into the river near New Jersey. Meanwhile, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued an advisory after the crash, saying that there would be an increase in the number of emergency vehicles in the area and delays in traffic. According to CNN, the weather at the time of the incident was cloudy, with winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts of up to 25 mph. Visibility was good, but light rain was expected in the area. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the accident The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and said it was working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is leading the investigation.
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