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Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing six including US singer

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Emergency workers inspect the site where two helicopters reportedly collided in midair and crashed into a car dealership parking lot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Emergency workers inspect the site where two helicopters reportedly collided in midair and crashed into a car dealership parking lot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Source: Associated Press)

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

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

Aircraft debris lies near the site where two helicopters reportedly collided in midair and crashed into a car dealership parking lot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aircraft debris lies near the site where two helicopters reportedly collided in midair and crashed into a car dealership parking lot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Source: Associated Press)

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

Police said that American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.

Oliver Tree performs with Subtronics at the Sahara stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club.

Oliver Tree performs with Subtronics at the Sahara stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club. (Source: Getty)

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