6 killed after helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro, crashing into car park
South China Morning Post
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Two helicopters collided in mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, resulting in a catastrophic crash into an electric car showroom's car park. The incident caused a significant fire, engulfing numerous vehicles and leading to multiple fatalities.
- Firefighters confirmed six fatalities, all identified as crew members from the involved aircraft.
- The collision occurred on Sunday in western Rio de Janeiro.
- The crashed helicopters landed in the car park of an electric car showroom, igniting a fire that consumed at least 20 cars.
- The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro indicated that foreign nationals were aboard one of the helicopters.
- American singer Oliver Tree was reportedly on the manifest of one of the helicopters.
- Victims could not be immediately formally identified due to severe burns from the crash.
- The exact sequence of events leading to the mid-air collision remains unclear.
