At least two people have died after helicopter went down in the East River of New York City.
Three passengers are in a critical condition in hospital after being pulled out of the water by rescue divers on Sunday night.
The New York City fire department said the pilot managed to free himself but commissioner Daniel Nigro said it was much harder to get the 5 passengers out.
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OUT: "a great tragedy"
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