Two killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece battling wildfires

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday while battling a wind-driven wildfire in the Psatha area, west of Athens, Greece. The incident resulted in the deaths of two crew members: a Greek national and a Danish national. The crash occurred as one of the Bell helicopters plummeted to the ground following the collision.

Two other crew members, identified as a Greek national and a British national, survived the crash and were recovered alive, some with minor injuries. The collision highlighted the dangers faced by emergency services as strong winds continue to fuel extensive wildfires across Greece and other European nations. The ongoing blazes have necessitated widespread evacuations and continue to strain firefighting efforts.