Brazil: Helicopter crashes in Rio de Janeiro, causing injuries

A helicopter crashed in the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), this Wednesday morning (14). According to initial information, in addition to the pilot, there were two couples in the helicopter.

The commander was rescued at the scene, and the two couples were taken to the Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital, in Barra da Tijuca.

There is still no information on the health status of the two men and two women who were on the aircraft.

A helicopter crashed in the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), this Wednesday morning (14). According to initial information, in addition to the pilot, there were two couples in the helicopter.

The commander was rescued at the scene, and the two couples were taken to the Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital, in Barra da Tijuca.

There is still no information on the health status of the two men and two women who were on the aircraft.

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