Six people killed as helicopters collide over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Summary
Two helicopters collided and crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing all six people on board. The crash caused a fire in a parking lot of an electric car dealership, and authorities are investigating the cause.Key Facts
- The collision happened in the morning over a western suburb called Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
- All six people on both helicopters died in the crash.
- The helicopters fell on the parking lot of an electric car dealership, setting about 20 cars on fire.
- Firefighters said the batteries in electric cars release toxic gases and make fires harder to put out.
- One helicopter was found on fire among the cars with five victims inside; the other helicopter was found 100 meters away with only the pilot who also died.
- Debris was scattered hundreds of meters from the crash site.
- Helicopter accidents are common in Brazil, with 84 aircraft crashes reported in 2026 before this incident.
- Officials will review video recordings to determine the cause of the crash.
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