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NEW YORK — A woman who was hospitalized after a helicopter crashed into New York City’s East River has become the second person to die from the accident.
A hospital spokeswoman on Wednesday confirmed the death of 43-year-old Helen Tamaki of New Zealand.
The helicopter was carrying four passengers and a pilot when it crashed shortly after takeoff Oct. 4, killing a woman celebrating her 40th birthday. Besides Tamaki, one other passenger was seriously injured. The pilot and the fourth passenger were unharmed.
Denver Post wire services
