Singer Oliver Tree killed in midair helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro

Singer Oliver Tree is dead at 32 after two helicopters collided in midair above an electric vehicle yard in southwest Rio de Janeiro Sunday morning, according to CNN Brazil, citing the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro.

Tree and four passengers were aboard one aircraft: passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilot Alexandre Souza, according to local outlet Metróples. Pilot Charles Marsillac was flying the second helicopter alone. All six were killed. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Tree’s most recent album, “Love You Madly Hate You Badly,” came out in April. He had tour dates scheduled across the United States, Europe, Australia and China, beginning with a show in Lisbon, Portugal on July 1.