Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in New York's East River

At least eight people were rescued from a seaplane that landed in New York City’s East River on Sunday, authorities say.

New York fire officials responded to reports of a plane down at around 1201 local time (1701 BST) off the marina at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan. The seaplane was upright and towed back to the dock, fire officials say.

Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures and refused medical attention.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the pilot “made a hard landing” causing a wing strut to snap and it will investigate.