Two dead after firefighting helicopters collide near Athens
A Danish citizen and a Greek national died after two firefighting helicopters collided during emergency operations outside Athens.
Two crew members—a Danish citizen and a Greek national—have died following a mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters outside Athens, Greece. The aircraft were actively engaged in emergency operations to extinguish wildfires near the capital when the incident occurred. Authorities confirmed that both individuals aboard one of the colliding helicopters were killed in the crash.
The fatal accident highlights the increasing dangers faced by emergency crews as dry, volatile weather conditions continue to fuel intense wildfires across Europe. Experts warn that climate factors are expanding the scope and frequency of these blazes, placing unprecedented demands on aerial and ground response teams.
Sources: TV 2 Nyheter
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