Siemens top manager and his family died in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River in the USA
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A helicopter crash occurred over the Hudson River in the USA. Among the victims are Agustin Escobar, head of Siemens in Spain, his wife, three children and the pilot of the charter flight.
Among the victims of the helicopter crash over the Hudson River in the United States are a top manager of the European technology company Siemens, his wife and three children. This is reported by ABC News with reference to sources, reports UNN.
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It is noted that Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal and their children aged 4, 5 and 11 were identified among the dead. The 36-year-old pilot who operated the charter flight of New York Helicopters also died.
In 2022, Escobar was appointed head of Siemens in Spain and Southwestern Europe. His predecessor, Miguel Angel Lopez, in a press release called Escobar "the best possible successor," noting his key role in the development of mobility and transport in the company.
In 2022, Escobar was appointed head of Siemens in Spain and Southwestern Europe. His predecessor, Miguel Angel Lopez, in a press release called Escobar "the best possible successor," noting his key role in the development of mobility and transport in the company.
The family arrived in New York from Barcelona a few hours before the tragedy, two Spanish officials confirmed.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the accident.
Let us remind you
On Thursday, April 10, in the Lower Manhattan area of New York, a helicopter crashed. He fell into the Hudson River. Six people died in the disaster.