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Culture & Industry3h 46m ago

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro overnight and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Who
six people, American singer and comedian Oliver Tree, Military Fire Department, Police
What
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro overnight and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:40:22 GMT · 3h 46m ago
Where
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ·
Why
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This incident resulted in six fatalities, including a prominent American entertainer, and caused a fire at a car dealership, impacting local residents and global entertainment audiences.

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  1. Currently Reading3h 46m ago
    Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro overnight and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, firefighters said.
  2. Culture & Industry4h 11m ago
    Two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people on board.
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  3. Culture & Industry5h 2m ago
    Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard including musician Oliver Tree.
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  4. Culture & Industry5h 2m ago
    Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard, including comedian and singer Oliver Tree.
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  5. Culture & Industry5h 2m ago
    Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard.
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  6. Culture & Industry5h 41m ago
    At least six people died in Brazil when two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, with initial reports pointing to a mid-air collision.
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