RIO DE JANEIRO — A deadly midair collision between two helicopters over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning left all six people aboard dead, according to firefighters at the scene.
Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department reported that one of the aircraft came down on top of a car dealership, where a number of electric vehicles were parked. The impact triggered a fire that crews were eventually able to put out.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what led to the collision, though no cause has been identified yet.
Police confirmed that American singer and comedian Oliver Tree appeared on the passenger manifest that had been submitted to aviation authorities. However, officials said they have not yet been able to identify the bodies of those who died in the crash.
