Another New York helicopter crashes in East River

NEW YORK - For the second time in four days, a helicopter has crashed into New York's East River, with preliminary reports saying all on board were rescued, police said.

The helicopter hit the water near 42nd Street and the FDR Drive highway just south of UN headquarters shortly after 4:30pm, police said.

Police said there were eight people on board and they were all taken to hospitals for examination.

Earlier in the week, a tourist helicopter carrying seven people crashed into the river near the Wall Street financial district.

All aboard were rescued by police divers.

- REUTERS