A pilot and a coordinator die when two helicopters fighting the fires in Greece collide

Two helicopters participating in firefighting operations in Greece collided mid-air on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to two others. The incident occurred near the coastal areas of Psatha and Porto Germeno while the aircraft were engaged in suppressing wildfires in the southern region of the country. The Greek Prime Minister confirmed the fatalities, identifying the deceased as a pilot and a coordinator.

The collision involved two rented aircraft tasked with fire suppression duties. While two individuals aboard one helicopter were killed, the two pilots of the second aircraft survived the crash with injuries. Authorities are currently managing the aftermath of the accident as the nation continues to battle ongoing wildfire threats.