Six killed in helicopter crash during a search and rescue mission in southeastern Brazil.
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All six occupants died when a fire brigade helicopter crashed in southeastern Brazil. The helicopter crashed after helping to search for a crashed single-engine plane in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais state, according to consistent media reports.
«You are the victim of an accident while carrying out your noble rescue mission in Ouro Preto. My condolences and prayers are with their families and friends during this difficult time,” said the governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, via the X platform.
Wreckage found bears witness to tragedy
According to the fire department, the helicopter was found after 12 hours of searching in a steep mountain range in a forested area near the crash site of the single-engine plane. The crew consisted of four firefighters, a nurse and a doctor.
The pilot was killed in the accident of the single-engine plane, which occurred on Friday afternoon, it was said. The cause of the two accidents was not yet known.
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