Cessna 172 crashes into Hudson River near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

A Cessna 172 aircraft has crashed into the Hudson River north of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, according to emergency dispatch reports.

Authorities say the aircraft, identified as N1560E, was flying from Islip to New York at the time of the incident, based on flight tracking data.

Emergency responders from multiple agencies were activated under the Hudson River Plan, including fire departments from Middle Hope, Newburgh, Cornwall-on-Hudson, and New Hamburg, with marine units dispatched to the scene.

Initial reports indicate there were between two and four people on board, though the exact number of occupants has not yet been confirmed.

The condition of those on board remains unclear at this time. Officials have not released further details as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

This is a developing situation.