Two firefighting helicopters collide near Athens, leaving crew members dead

Two Bell firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air near Athens while responding to a wildfire in the Porto Germeno area. Strong winds in the region have been fanning the flames, requiring active aerial support throughout the day.

According to fire authorities, each helicopter carried a two-person crew. Initial reports indicate that both crew members aboard one of the aircraft died in the crash. Greek media outlets subsequently published footage capturing the moment of the collision.

Preliminary details suggest human error caused the accident between the two helicopters, which had both been operating in the area since the morning.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).