Greek authorities investigate fatal collision of two firefighting helicopters west of Athens

Footage and reports have emerged regarding the mid-air collision of two firefighting helicopters west of Athens on Sunday. The crash occurred near Porto Germeno in the Psatha region as crews were combating wind-driven forest fires threatening the area. Two pilots were killed in the accident, while surviving crew members were pulled from the wreckage by emergency services and taken to a local hospital for urgent care. Greek authorities have initiated an inquiry into the precise cause of the mid-air impact. Aerial operations were briefly suspended around the site to allow rescue operations and crash site security procedures to take place.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, El Mundo