Helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro results in six fatalities
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Firefighters, Rio de Janeiro authorities
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 2026
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Two helicopters collided in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. Six people, including US singer Oliver Tree, were confirmed dead. The crash occurred in an electric car dealership parking lot, causing a fire.
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