Two Dead in Mid-Air Collision of Greek Firefighting Helicopters

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air on August 3 while battling massive wildfires raging across Greece, resulting in the deaths of both pilots.

The incident occurred outside Athens as emergency crews struggled to contain infernos that have spread across Greece, Spain, and France due to extreme summer heat.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the collision, which has further hampered efforts to control the wildfires currently threatening residential areas.