Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece While Battling Wildfire, Killing Two

Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece west of Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, Greek authorities said. Video showed one Bell helicopter hitting the propellers of the other, which burst into flames and crashed. Two crew members were killed: a Danish pilot and a Greek fire-service liaison officer. The second helicopter’s crew—one British pilot and a Greek coordinator—survived with minor injuries and were taken to hospital. The incident prompted authorities to ground Bell helicopters across Greece as firefighting continued.