New York: The New York City Police Department said a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River near Manhattan afternoon.

ABC News The report said that the death occurred, citing the source of law enforcement.

A New York City police spokesman said the police ship was assisting Hudson in rescue efforts, but details such as how many people were on board were not immediately available. CNN At least three people were rescued, the report said.

The Federal Aviation Administration did not immediately comment, and the National Transportation Safety Commission said it was collecting information about the incident.

News footage of the crash site showed several emergency ships and police ships hovering in a river and the helicopters were flooded.

The accident occurred in a river near Lower Linksa, Manhattan. New York police say residents should expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding area.