Helicopter crashes into New York City's Hudson River: police

Authorities in New York City are investigating after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon.

Officials with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed a helicopter was in the water, as of 3:40 p.m.

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City onThursday afternoon. (WCBS)

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"Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street, expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas," according to a statement from the NYPD.

It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.

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