NewzOn Sunday, two leased Bell firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air near Psatha, west of Athens, while engaged in operations against a major wildfire. The collision resulted in the deaths of two crew members, identified as a Danish pilot and a Greek coordinator, who were aboard one of the involved aircraft.
The incident occurred as emergency services across Greece were actively battling widespread wildfires throughout the region. The tragedy highlights the hazardous conditions faced by aerial firefighting crews during the ongoing efforts to contain the blazes.
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