Six individuals were killed on Thursday when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River near Manhattan, according to a report from The Associated Press, which cited an unnamed source.
Emergency responders were dispatched after a report was received at 3:17 p.m. regarding a downed helicopter in the river, the New York City Fire Department confirmed.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams later confirmed that all six people aboard the helicopter had died.
He also confirmed that the victims were a family of five visiting from Spain, two adults and three children, plus the pilot.
Law enforcement sources told ABC News that Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their children -- aged 4, 5 and 11 years old -- have been identified as victims in the crash along with the pilot, aged 36.
Footage circulating on social media depicted the aircraft overturned and nearly completely submerged in the water. First responders were seen deploying multiple rescue boats to the scene, working to reach the site of the crash.
The incident occurred near the Manhattan shoreline, adjacent to a maintenance pier connected to one of the ventilation structures for the Holland Tunnel. Numerous fire engines and emergency vehicles were observed positioned along nearby streets, their lights flashing as rescue efforts continued.
The airspace above Manhattan is commonly trafficked by a mix of private, commercial, and sightseeing helicopters. Several helipads serve as departure points for flights catering to business professionals and tourists traveling across the New York City area.
Authorities have yet to release additional details about the cause of the crash or the identities of the victims.