Helicopter crash in New York City's East River kills twoAt least two people have died after a helicopter went down in the East River of New York City on Sunday. Three passengers are in a critical condition in hospital after being pulled out of the water by rescue divers, said city police. The New York City fire department said the pilot managed to free himself. The helicopter was owned by a tourism group, but police commissioner James O'Neill told reporters it had been privately leased by the group of photographers. Video posted on social media showed a red helicopter appearing to make a semi-controlled descent before landing with some force in the water.

Source: VietNamNet News March 12, 2018 04:18 UTC