6 killed after helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro, crashing into car park

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A mid-air collision between two helicopters in western Rio de Janeiro resulted in six fatalities, all crew members, when the aircraft crashed into a car park at an electric car showroom, igniting a fire that destroyed at least 20 cars.

At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said. The helicopters crashed into the car park of an electric car showroom, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 cars. A statement from firefighters said 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 there were “foreign...