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- Five tourists, including Siemens CEO Agustin Escobar and his family, died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River.
- The aircraft broke apart midair and crashed into the river at around 3:17 PM, with only the landing skids visible.
- Eyewitnesses reported a catastrophic mechanical failure that left the pilot unable to regain control.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences to the victims' families.
"Six innocent souls have lost their lives, and we pray for them and their families."— New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke after the helicopter crash.
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