Oliver Tree killed in Rio helicopter crash during world tour
The crash kills six people in total
Singer Oliver Tree has died at the age of 32 after a fiery collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, local authorities and Brazilian media reported.
The crash killed six people in total, according to CNN Brazil, with investigators still working to determine what caused the mid-air collision.
Brazil’s Civil Police said the case is being investigated at the 42nd Police Precinct, with forensic teams deployed to the scene.
“A forensic examination was conducted at the scene, and agents are awaiting the report from the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents,” police said in a statement.
The bodies of the victims are undergoing identification, with authorities comparing forensic data to aviation records, officials added.
Six Killed in Mid-Air Helicopter Collision
Local reports said one helicopter crashed into a parking area of a car dealership in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood, triggering a fire following the impact.
Authorities said five people were on board one aircraft, while the pilot was in the second helicopter. All six occupants were killed.
Among the victims were passengers identified as Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, alongside pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, according to CNN Brazil.
Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as “Gaspi,” was also confirmed among the dead.
Oliver Tree Was on World Tour
Oliver Tree, known for tracks including Life Goes On and Miss You, was touring internationally at the time of the crash.
He had performed in São Paulo on June 6 and was scheduled to appear in Lisbon on July 1, with further dates planned across Europe, the United States and Asia.
The musician released his latest album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, in April. His previous records include Ugly Is Beautiful (2020), Cowboy Tears and Alone in a Crowd.
Authorities said investigations into the cause of the crash remain ongoing, with aviation safety officials expected to review flight data and wreckage in the coming days.