A pilot and passenger were pulled from the water near the Throgs Neck Bridge in Queens on Saturday after their seaplane came down in New York’s East River, with authorities reporting no serious injuries.
Two people have been rescued after the seaplane they were travelling in came down in New York’s East River on Saturday, with early reports placing the crash close to the Throgs Neck Bridge in Queens. The pilot and their passenger were pulled from the water and taken to safety, and authorities said there were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
Emergency crews, including the New York Fire Department (FDNY), scrambled to the scene soon after the aircraft went down. Footage shared on social media showed the aircraft partly submerged in the river, surrounded by emergency boats as rescuers worked at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains unclear. Officials say the investigation is ongoing and that more details will be released as it progresses.
