A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, prompting an emergency response from officials on both sides of the river, between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. Rescue crews are currently combing the waters in a desperate search for survivors.
It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard the helicopter or what type of aircraft it was.
"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 wrote on X.
