Donald Trump and Spain's Prime Minister react to the Hudson helicopter crash that killed Spanish family

On April 10, 2025, a sightseeing helicopter tragically crashed into New York City's Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals on board. The victims included a Spanish family of five—Agustín Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubí Montal, and their three young children—and the pilot.

The incident has prompted reactions from leaders worldwide, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.​

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Donald Trump reacts to the Hudson helicopter crash

President Donald Trump described the crash as "terrible" and "horrendous" in a post on Truth Social.

He sent his blessings to the friends and families of the victims and assured that the Secretary of Transportation are doing everything they can to help.

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reacts to the Hudson helicopter crash

Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, shared a statement on X where he called the accident "an unimaginable tragedy".

He said he sends his support towards the friends and families of the victims. His statement translated to English reads:

The news reaching us today of the helicopter crash in the Hudson River is devastating.

Five Spaniards from the same family, three of them children, and the pilot have lost their lives. An unimaginable tragedy.

I sympathize with the victims' loved ones at this heartbreaking time.