Aircraft crash into electric vehicle dealership in Rio sparks major fire.
Image: Al Jazeera
At least six people were killed after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Firefighters said the crash appeared to be a mid-air collision before both aircraft went down.
The helicopters crashed into a parking lot at an electric car dealership, triggering a large fire.
Around 20 vehicles were engulfed in flames after the impact.
Officials confirmed all six victims were crew members aboard the helicopters.
One helicopter was found burning among the cars with five people inside. The second was located about 100 metres away with the pilot also dead.
Authorities said foreign nationals were on board one of the aircraft, but details were not released.
Emergency teams said scattered debris suggested a high-impact collision, but investigations are ongoing.
Firefighters also noted the difficulty of containing fires involving electric vehicles due to lithium battery hazards.
The crash occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro.
