Helicopter crashes into Hudson River - in pictures

The wreckage of the helicopter is recovered from the Hudson River near lower Manhattan, in New York. Six people were killed in the crash. Reuters
The wreckage of the helicopter is recovered from the Hudson River near lower Manhattan, in New York. Six people were killed in the crash. Reuters
A screengrab from a video of the crash shows the helicopter falling from the sky. AP
A screengrab from a video of the crash shows the helicopter falling from the sky. AP
Emergency personnel arrive at the crash site. AFP
Emergency personnel arrive at the crash site. AFP
New York City Mayor Eric Adams discusses the crash. He has called it a 'heartbreaking and tragic' incident. AP
New York City Mayor Eric Adams discusses the crash. He has called it a 'heartbreaking and tragic' incident. AP
Debris floats in the water. Three children were among those killed. Bloomberg
Debris floats in the water. Three children were among those killed. Bloomberg
Police carry parts of the helicopter retrieved from the river. AFP
Police carry parts of the helicopter retrieved from the river. AFP
Emergency personnel prepare to begin recovery efforts at the site of the crash. Reuters
Emergency personnel prepare to begin recovery efforts at the site of the crash. Reuters