Two Killed After Firefighting Helicopters Collide Battling Wildfire in Greece

A mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters battling a major wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens, has resulted in the deaths of two people and the rescue of two others, Greek authorities reported Sunday. The aircraft, both leased Bell models, were engaged in efforts to contain a large wildfire along the Attica-Boeotia border when the accident occurred. Among the four individuals on board – two Greek nationals and two foreign nationals – a British pilot and a Greek Fire Service liaison officer survived. They were rescued and transported to the 251 Air Force General Hospital in Athens for treatment. However, a Danish pilot and another Greek Fire Service liaison officer were recovered unconscious from the crash site and were later pronounced dead. An investigation into the cause of the collision has been launched as firefighting operations continue in the affected region.

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Two people were killed and two others rescued after two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens, on Sunday, Greek authorities said.