Two helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro, killing six
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Military Fire Department, Oliver Tree (passenger list), Gaspar Prim Díaz
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 14, 2026
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Two helicopters collided in midair over Rio de Janeiro's western zone. All six people aboard the aircraft were killed. The crash occurred in a car dealership parking lot, causing a fire.
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