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Two helicopters collided while extinguishing forest fires near Athens

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Two helicopters collided while fighting forest fires west of Athens. The crew of one of them has been found and is safe, search for others is ongoing.

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling wildfires in the region west of Athens, UNN reports, citing Sky News.

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According to the Greek fire service, a search and rescue operation is underway in the Psati area.

It is currently known that the crew members of one of the helicopters who were injured in the crash have been found and are safe, a government representative told Reuters.

He added that the other helicopter has been found, but a search and rescue operation is ongoing to locate those who were on board.

Photos published in Greek media show heavily damaged helicopter debris on a road near the scene.

Massive wildfires are raging in Greece, destroying hundreds of homes01.08.26, 17:57

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