General · 15 June 2026

US singer Oliver Tree dies in Brazil crash

Alt-pop musician Oliver Tree was among six people who died when two helicopters crashed over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The 32-year-old was on a world tour, and one helicopter fell onto a car park, setting about 20 vehicles on fire. An investigation into the cause of the collision is now underway by Brazilian authorities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 8:19

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