Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a wildfire near Psatha, northwest of Athens, on Sunday. Two crew members were killed, according to Israeli media reports citing Greek authorities. The fire service conducted a search and rescue operation; initial reports of a single fatality were later updated to two.
Two firefighting helicopters collided and crashed Sunday afternoon near Psatha, northwest of Athens, while battling a wildfire in Greece. The Greek fire service reported that a search and rescue operation was underway for the crew members. Israeli media outlets, citing Greek authorities, initially reported at least one fatality, later updating the death toll to two. The helicopters were part of a firefighting effort against a series of wildfires that have been raging in Greece. The Zioneer reported earlier on the incident, noting the updated casualty figure from the scene.
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