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Helicopter Crash in Hudson River

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The incident resulted in at least one confirmed death.

Casualties and Rescue Efforts

At least two people were pulled from the water, but their conditions remain unclear. The relationship between the deceased and those rescued is not yet confirmed. The exact number of people aboard the helicopter is unknown.

Incident Details

Emergency responders gathered on both sides of the river, with the NYPD mobilizing in Manhattan. Social media videos showed flotation devices deployed on the helicopter's landing gear before it submerged.

Ongoing Investigation

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

CBS News New York Live One person has died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said. The incident happened at roughly 3:15 p.m. Thursday near Jersey City, not far from the Water's Soul sculpture. The NYPD said at least two people had been pulled from the water, but there was no word on their condition. It also wasn't immediately clear if the one person reported dead was one of the two people pulled from the water. There's no word yet on how many people were on board the helicopter in total. Emergency responders were gathering on both sides of the river. On the Manhattan side, the NYPD was mobilizing on the West Side Highway and Spring Street. Video posted to social media appeared to show flotation devices deployed on the helicopter's landing gear. The helicopter has since disappeared below the water, however.Check back soon for more information on this developing story. More from CBS News Jesse Zanger Jesse Zanger is the managing editor of CBSNewYork.com. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather.