Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro's western zone on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard. The crash ignited a fire at a nearby car dealership that was quickly extinguished.
Key Takeaways
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard. Among the victims were American singer Oliver Tree and content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz. The crash also ignited a fire at a nearby car dealership that was quickly extinguished.
- Two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro's western zone
- All six passengers killed, including Oliver Tree and Gaspar Prim Díaz
- Crash sparked a fire at an electric vehicle dealership
- Brazilian authorities investigating the cause of the collision
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victims Identified | Broad Agreement | Oliver Tree, Gaspar Prim Díaz, Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito Chaves, Alexandre Souza, Charles Marsillac | |
| Location Of Crash | Broad Agreement | Rio de Janeiro's western zone | |
| Cause Of Fire | Broad Agreement | Helicopter collision ignited a fire at a car dealership |
Victims Identified
Broad AgreementOliver Tree, Gaspar Prim Díaz, Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito Chaves, Alexandre Souza, Charles Marsillac
Location Of Crash
Broad AgreementRio de Janeiro's western zone
Cause Of Fire
Broad AgreementHelicopter collision ignited a fire at a car dealership
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The deceased include American singer and comedian Oliver Tree, who was listed as a passenger by aviation authorities but has not been formally identified among the victims. According to multiple reports, Tree performed in São Paulo on June 6 and posted an Instagram video playing soccer in Brazil just days before the crash.
The collision involved two helicopters: one carrying three passengers and a pilot, including Tree, while the other carried only its pilot. Witnesses reported seeing one helicopter engulfed in flames after the midair collision, with a passenger reportedly jumping from another aircraft before it hit the ground. The impact occurred near a car dealership where several electric vehicles were parked.
Brazilian authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Among those killed was content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz, known as Gaspi, who had over 2.8 million followers on YouTube and was only 23 years old. Argentine streaming channel Blender paid tribute to him on social media.
The other victims identified in the crash were passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, according to CNN Brazil.
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