Two helicopters collide in mid-air near Rio de Janeiro, leaving six dead

RIO DE JANEIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 15th Jun, 2026) Six people were killed following a mid-air collision between two helicopters west of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to rescue authorities.

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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.