SAD NEWS: The victims of the helicopter crash on the Hudson River have been identified, half of them were children. It’s even more heartbreaking as Rihanna confirms that one of them has been identified as…

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New York – The city is in mourning following a devastating helicopter crash on the Hudson River that claimed the lives of six people, including three children. The accident, which occurred late Wednesday afternoon, has left families shattered and an entire community grappling with the unbearable loss.

Authorities confirmed that the helicopter went down shortly after takeoff due to what is believed to be a critical mechanical failure. Witnesses described a terrifying scene as the chopper struggled in the air before crashing into the river with a thunderous impact.

While rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night, there were no survivors.

The heartbreak deepened today as the identities of the victims were made public. Among them was 9-year-old Ava Thompson, a promising young girl with a bright smile and a love for music. And in a tragic twist of fate, international superstar Rihanna confirmed that Ava was more than just a name in the headlines — she was her goddaughter.

In an emotional post on social media, Rihanna wrote:

“I’m shattered. I can’t even find the words. Ava was light. She was joy. She was music. She was family. Please keep her parents and siblings in your prayers. We are completely heartbroken.”

Fans and fellow celebrities flooded the post with messages of condolences and support, with many expressing disbelief and sorrow at the young life lost so suddenly.

The crash also took the lives of two other children, ages 7 and 12, along with three adults — one of whom was the pilot. Investigations are ongoing, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) vowing a thorough review into the helicopter’s maintenance records and flight path.

As makeshift memorials spring up along the banks of the Hudson, New Yorkers are uniting in grief — lighting candles, laying flowers, and holding vigils in memory of the young souls lost too soon.

In the words of one local resident, tearfully placing a teddy bear near the crash site:

“This is not just a tragedy. This is a wound in all of us. Especially knowing who they were and how young they were. May they rest in peace.”