Key facts
- Two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
- All six people aboard both helicopters were killed.
- The aircraft crashed into an electric vehicle dealership's parking lot.
- A fire ignited by the crash engulfed at least 20 vehicles.
- Musician Oliver Tree was among the six victims.
- An investigation into the cause of the collision has been launched.
Two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard. The aircraft crashed in the city’s western zone, with one helicopter impacting an electric vehicle dealership and igniting a significant fire. The blaze spread to at least 20 vehicles parked at the dealership before being extinguished by firefighters. Musician Oliver Tree, a Brazilian music producer, an Argentine video director, and an Argentine YouTuber were among the victims. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the mid-air collision.