New York authorities have identified two of the adult victims of the fatal helicopter crash as Agustín Escobar and Merce Camprubi Montal, a married couple from Spain. They were among three adults and three children who died in the accident, with the other victims yet to be named. Escobar was a senior executive with Siemens and his family’s death is a tragic loss according to the company. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The helicopter crash occurred while on a tourist flight taking in the sights of Manhattan. It took off from the Wall Street heliport and lost control near the George Washington Bridge, crashing into the river. Eyewitnesses described the helicopter falling apart upon impact. President Donald Trump called the crash terrible and offered condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, also expressed condolences, calling the crash an unimaginable tragedy. The couple were believed to be travelling with their children, who were among the victims. The pilot was the third adult who died in the crash. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy that claimed multiple lives.
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