Music star Oliver Tree dies in helicopter crash aged 32

BREAKING

The popular musician was involved in an incident earlier today (Sunday, 14 June) in the Brazilian city which saw two helicopters collide mid-air, as per CNN Brazil.

The information was confirmed by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro.

Reports say that the aircraft subsequently crashed into electric vehicle yard in the Recreio dos Bandeiran area of the city.

Six people are reported to have died in the crash with no survivors.

Five of the victims were in one helicopter while the other had just one occupant, the pilot.

Oliver Tree. Credit: Getty.

Tree was born in California in 1993 as Oliver Tree Nickell and was best known for songs including 'Life Goes On', 'When I'm Down" and "Miss You".

He has over 10 million monthly listens on Spotify and around 20 million followers across his social media.

Tree was in Brazil as part of a world tour having only just released his fourth studio album this April.

The singer was famous for his catchy music which found virality on social media as well as his bowl cut hair.

Reports from CNN Brazil say that prominent Argentinian social media figure and youtuber Gaspar Prim was also on board and died in the crash as well.

Prim, known as Gaspi on YouTube, has almost 7.5 million followers across his platforms.

In a statement, the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil said: "The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) reports that it has become aware of the air accident involving two helicopters, today, June 14th, in Rio de Janeiro, and is investigating the situation of the aircraft and pilots involved in the case.

"The investigations into the causes will be conducted by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA).

"ANAC regrets the incident, expresses its solidarity with the families and friends of the victims, and reiterates to all passengers on general aviation flights that they should verify the status of companies and aircraft before boarding."