**Title: American Singer Oliver Tree Among Six Killed in Helicopter Collision in Rio de Janeiro**
**Rio de Janeiro, Brazil** – American singer Oliver Tree was tragically killed in a helicopter collision that occurred on Sunday morning over southwest Rio de Janeiro. The incident, which has been reported by local media outlets including Globo1 and CNN Brasil, resulted in the deaths of all six individuals aboard the two aircraft.
The collision took place around 9 a.m. local time, prompting immediate responses from emergency services and firefighters. Acting Rio de Janeiro State Governor Claudio Castro confirmed the fatalities, stating that all six people on board the helicopters lost their lives.
Among the victims were Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter known for his distinctive style and genre-blending music, and Argentine YouTuber Gaspi. They were traveling in one of the helicopters along with a music producer, a music video director, and the pilot. The second helicopter involved in the collision reportedly had only its pilot on board.
Security footage that has surfaced on social media appears to capture a moment when one of the helicopters spiraled out of control before crashing. In the aftermath of the collision, videos showed a significant plume of black smoke rising from the crash site, which was located near a vehicle garage operated by BYD.
Oliver Tree, who was in Brazil as part of his world tour, had performed in Sao Paulo just the week prior to the accident. He gained fame in 2017 with his viral hit "When I'm Down" and has since become known for his unique aesthetic and alternative sound. His debut album, "Ugly Is Beautiful," released in 2020, peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart and topped both the rock and alternative charts. With over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Tree had established a significant presence in the music industry.
The tragic event has raised questions regarding air safety, particularly in light of a recent helicopter crash in Belo Horizonte that resulted in three fatalities less than a month ago. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision begin, the music community and fans around the world mourn the loss of Oliver Tree and the other victims.
The local authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and ensure that necessary measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.