NewzTwo firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens amid a broader wildfire emergency across Europe. The collision involved a total of four crew members, all of whom were subsequently recovered by the Greek fire department.
Of the four crew members recovered from the incident, two were brought to safety without incident, while the remaining two were found unconscious. Further details regarding the condition of the unconscious crew members or the extent of the damage to the aircraft were not immediately provided.
The accident occurred as emergency responders were actively working to contain severe wildfires sweeping through the region, highlighting the extreme hazards faced by aviation crews during European wildfire response operations.
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