Two helicopters collide in mid-air near Rio de Janeiro, 6 killed
Six people were killed following a mid-air collision between two helicopters west of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to rescue authorities, WAM reported.
Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed on the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished.
Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.
2 helicopters collide mid-air in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Southwest of Rio de Janeiro. Six people have died in this unfortunate incident. pic.twitter.com/c34jhhjgwT
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Earlier, it was reported that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old woman, lost her life on Saturday during a horrifying bungee jump in Limeira, Sao Paulo state, Brazil.
