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

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Two helicopters collided in mid-air over western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the car park of an electric car showroom, causing a fire that consumed at least 20 vehicles. Firefighters confirmed the six fatalities, all of whom were crew. Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere indicated that foreign nationals were aboard one of the helicopters. Among those listed on a police manifest were American singer Oliver Tree, a Brazilian music producer, an Argentine video director, and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim. The victims could not be formally identified due to severe burns.

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The helicopters crashed into the car park of an electric car showroom, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 cars.

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At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro.

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Victims could not be formally identified yet as they had been badly burned.

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Initial reports pointed to a mid-air collision, and six fatalities have been confirmed, all crew members.

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American singer Oliver Tree is listed as one of six people on the manifest of one of the aircraft.

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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 nationals on board one of the aircraft”, without giving further details.Police said American alternative singer and internet personality Oliver Tree, who was on a world tour, is listed as one of six people on the manifest shared by a police source, who said the victims could not be formally identified yet as they had been badly burned in the crash.The passengers alongside the singer included a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as “Gaspi”.

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