6 Dead After Helicopters Collide and Crash into Electric Vehicle Dealership in Brazil

At least six people were killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed in the southwestern region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, around 9:00 a.m. local time on June 14, local fire authorities said.

In a statement, the fire department said, "The helicopters collided in the air and crashed into the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership," adding, "This caused a fire that burned at least 20 vehicles."

They further added, "At least six fatalities have been confirmed, all of whom were occupants of the helicopters involved in the accident."

Local media reported that both helicopters fell into the parking lot of a dealership for the Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD.

Five victims were recovered from the helicopter that exploded, and one was found in the helicopter that did not.

A spokesperson for the fire department stated that some aircraft parts were found hundreds of meters away from the crash site, suggesting that the explosion caused by the crash was extremely powerful.

Fifteen fire trucks have been deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire and carry out recovery operations.

Small aircraft and helicopter crashes occur frequently in Brazil.

On May 4, a light aircraft also collided with a residential building in a city center in Brazil, resulting in casualties.

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