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  • Mar 12, 2018, 19:53 IST

US: Five killed in NYC chopper crash

Mar 12, 2018, 19:53 IST

A helicopter has crashed into New York City's East River, killing two passengers and critically injuring three others. Police say a sixth person, the pilot, freed himself and was rescued by a passing tugboat on Sunday night. The helicopter was being chartered for a photo shoot when it went down near Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence. Police and fire department divers pulled the five passengers from the helicopter.