Aviation tragedy struck as soon as once more—this time in New York—when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025. On board have been International CEO of Rail Infrastructure of Siemens Mobility Agustin Escobar, his spouse Merce Camprubi Montal, three youngsters believed to be their youngsters, and the pilot. All six occupants misplaced their lives.
Whereas the reason for the crash has but to be decided, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch advised CBS Information, “NYPD models from aviation, harbor, scuba and patrol all responded, with our first models arriving on the website inside minutes. Our NYPD divers entered the water, together with rescue personnel from FDNY, Port Authority and varied New Jersey businesses.”
She added, “NYPD divers pulled 4 folks from the crash website, and FDNY divers recovered an extra two. Instant lifesaving measures have been undertaken on the vessels on the scene in addition to the adjoining pier. 4 victims have been pronounced lifeless on scene, and two extra have been eliminated to native space hospitals, the place sadly each succumbed to their accidents.”
Following the crash, Siemens launched a press release to The Impartial, saying, “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash through which Agustin Escobar and his household misplaced their lives. Our heartfelt condolences exit to all their family members.”
Who Was Agustin Escobar?
Agustin Escobar started working at Siemens in 1998 as Head of Gross sales and Undertaking Administration for Energy Automations in Madrid, Spain, a task he held till 2004. Over time, he superior by a number of management positions, finally serving as President and CEO of Siemens Spain from 2022 to 2024. On the time of his dying, he was the International CEO of Rail Infrastructure of Siemens Mobility, based mostly in Berlin, Germany.
Augustin Escobar Labored For Many Of Siemens Groups
In his LinkedIn bio, Escobar wrote, “Over 25 years of worldwide expertise within the power, infrastructure and transportation sectors, main companies and groups in United States, South America, Spain and Germany, the place I’m at the moment the International CEO of Rail Infrastructure en Siemens Mobility.”
Merce Camprubi Montal Was Additionally a Siemens Government
Agustin’s spouse, Merce, additionally labored for Siemens, serving as International Commercialization Supervisor in Barcelona. Whereas it’s unclear how the 2 met, it’s attainable their shared careers at Siemens introduced them collectively.
