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Six Crew Die as Helicopters Explode Over Rio Car Lot
14 Jun
Summary
- Two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The crash resulted in a fire at an electric car dealership parking lot.
- At least six crew members were confirmed deceased in the accident.
In a devastating incident on Sunday, at least six individuals lost their lives when two helicopters collided in mid-air over western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Firefighters confirmed the fatalities, all of whom were crew members aboard the aircraft.
The mid-air collision occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes suburb, sending the helicopters crashing into the parking lot of an electric car dealership. The impact triggered a significant fire that engulfed at least 20 vehicles at the dealership.
Eyewitness accounts and local media images depicted a grim scene, with a dense plume of black smoke rising from the car lot as flames consumed the dealership's vehicles. Small aircraft incidents are not uncommon in Brazil, but this mid-air collision represents a significant tragedy.
