Two helicopters collide in mid-air near Rio de Janeiro, leaving six dead

emirates7 - Six people were killed following a mid-air collision between two helicopters west of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to rescue authorities.

Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed on the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished.

Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.