Two firefighting helicopters collided while taking part in efforts to battle wildfires in Greece, according to reports. The crash occurred west of Athens as emergency crews were responding to fires during a period of heightened wildfire activity across Europe.
Two people were killed in the collision, while a British pilot survived, other outlets reported. The victims were identified in reports as members of the helicopter crews, though further details about the circumstances and the condition of the survivor were not provided in the available information.
The incident was reported by Greece’s Fire Service and covered by several international news organizations. Authorities are expected to examine the cause of the collision as firefighting operations continue in areas affected by the wildfires.
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