Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board

Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board

This image made from a video, shows search and rescue teams on back of boats in Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia Sunday. A seaplane crashed into the river in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, officials said. (Australian Media Pool via AP)
This image made from a video, shows search and rescue teams on back of boats in Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia Sunday. A seaplane crashed into the river in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, officials said. (Australian Media Pool via AP)

SYDNEY: A seaplane has crashed into a river in Sydney, killing all six people on board.

The plane was carrying five passengers and a pilot when it crashed into the Hawkesbury River on Sunday afternoon. New South Wales police say police divers recovered the bodies of all six victims a few hours later.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it would investigate the incident.

The aircraft belonged to Sydney Seaplanes, which has been offering passengers the chance to see some of Sydney's most popular sights for 80 years, according to the company's website.

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