Six killed as helicopters collide in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Six people died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, igniting a fire and damaging numerous vehicles at a dealership.
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At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday (June 14, 2026) after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said.The helicopters crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 vehicles.A statement from firefighters said that initial reports pointed to a mid-air collision, adding "six fatalities have been confirmed, all were crew members of the aircraft involved in the accident."Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere said that there were "foreign nationals on board one of the aircraft," without giving further details.Fire services spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Fabio Contreiras told CNN Brasil at the scene that it was unclear exactly how the accident unfolded."Parts of the aircraft are scattered hundreds of meters…
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