DEVELOPING: Helicopter Splits in Half and Crashes into the Hudson River, Killing All Six Aboard – Victims Include Three Children (VIDEO)

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A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River with three children reportedly aboard the aircraft.

The New York Post reported that rescue efforts are underway after the chopper went down near Pier 40 on West Houston Street and West Street around 3:15 p.m.

Law enforcement officials confirmed to ABC News that all six people on board were killed when the chopper crashed. Sources also revealed to the outlet that five of the victims were tourists from Spain and the pilot.

NYC residents on said there was a “loud thumping noise” when the helicopter crashed. The cause appeared to be a broken propeller.

LOOK:

Here is a video a resident took of the chopper falling from the sky and crashing into the river.

WATCH:

Below is another video a resident took of the crash:

The FDNY is currently on the scene providing rescue efforts.

UPDATE: An eyewitness has revealed the helicopter split in two, with the rotor flying off in the sky. He said it sounded like a “sonic boom.”

Developing….

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