DATE: August 8, 2009 12:43:23 PM EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Affairs Detachment New York
U.S. Coast Guard

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Date: Aug. 8, 2009 
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Coast Guard, multiple agencies responding to mid-air collision on Hudson

NEW YORK – The Coast Guard and multiple agencies are responding to a mid-air collision between a helicopter and a small plane near Pier 40 on the Hudson River around noon today.

One person was rescued by the New York City Fire Department.

It is unknown how many people were aboard each aircraft.

The incident is under investigation and more details will be released as they become available.

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