Small Plane Crashes in Missouri, All 12 Onboard Feared Dead; Separate Helicopter Collision in Brazil Kills 6

Missouri (USA): A small aircraft crashed in the US state of Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, according to international news agencies.

Officials said the plane was carrying one pilot and 11 skydivers when the accident occurred. The crash reportedly took place around 11:30 a.m. in Bates County, local police confirmed.

Emergency response teams, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), reached the site shortly after the incident and have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

In a separate incident in Brazil, two helicopters collided mid-air, resulting in the deaths of six people. Reports also suggested that American singer Oliver Tree was believed to be among those aboard one of the helicopters involved in the accident.

Authorities in both countries are continuing investigations into the tragic incidents.