A dramatic video shows the moment two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a massive wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens, Greece. The aircraft were carrying out water drops when they crashed mid-air.
The helicopters were Bell 214ST models assisting emergency crews as strong winds and extreme heat fueled the fast-moving blaze. One helicopter crashed after the collision, while the other managed to make an emergency landing.
Two crew members—a Danish pilot and a Greek liaison officer—lost their lives. The other two crew members survived, and emergency responders quickly reached the crash site.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. The video of the incident has spread widely online, highlighting the extraordinary risks faced by aerial firefighting crews during wildfire operations.
