Two helicopters collide mid-air over western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing all six people aboard, according to firefighters and multiple news reports. The crash occurs in the suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes, where the helicopters fall into the parking lot of an electric car dealership. The impact triggers a major fire that spreads to multiple vehicles; sources report the blaze engulfs at least 20 cars.
Fire services statements initially indicate the incident is a mid-air collision. Firefighters confirm six fatalities, describing them as crew members of the aircraft involved. Rescue teams find one helicopter on fire among the electric cars, with five victims inside, while a second helicopter is found about 100 meters away carrying only the pilot, who also dies.
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere says foreign nationals are on board one of the aircraft, but does not provide additional details. Officials also state it remains unclear exactly how the accident unfolds, citing scattered aircraft parts and saying investigators need recordings or video to determine the sequence of events.
