Oliver Tree dies at 32 in helicopter collision in Rio

Oliver Tree, the singer behind the songs "Life Goes On" and "Miss You," has died at 32. He was identified as one of six casualties in a helicopter crash in Recreio dos Bandeirantes in the Southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro. The other victims were passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim (also known as Argentinian YouTuber Gaspi), Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

Two helicopters collided in the air early Sunday while flying over an electric vehicle yard; at least 20 cars were set on fire when they were struck at the crash site. Marsillac was flying solo in the other helicopter. Local authorities have isolated the area and requested a forensic examination.

The Brazilian Air Force said investigators from the Third Regional Service for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (SERIPA III) were called to carry out the initial action, with qualified professionals collecting and preserving evidence, verifying damage, and gathering information necessary for the investigation.

Brazil, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro

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