Two Die and a Pilot Survives After Greece Firefighting Helicopters Collide

Two crew members were killed and a British pilot survived when two Bell firefighting helicopters collided mid-air west of Athens while tackling a large wildfire on the Attica-Boeotia border. The deceased were a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer; the British pilot and a Greek coordinator survived with minor injuries. Bell helicopters were grounded nationwide, while other aircraft continued firefighting efforts as Greece battles multiple fires amid heatwaves. Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed sorrow over the losses.