Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a massive wildfire in the Attica region of Greece, killing two people and rescuing two others.
According to reports, the victims were a Greek national and a Danish national. The two survivors, a Greek national and a British national, escaped the crash alive. Greek authorities have announced that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the mid-air collision, and inquiries are ongoing.
The incident occurred as firefighters were responding to a large-scale forest wildfire in the Attica region. Reports indicate that more than 100 homes have been destroyed by the blaze, and several residential areas have been evacuated due to the rapid spread of the fire. Firefighters and emergency crews continue their efforts to bring the wildfire under full control.
Source: Reuters and international media. The information has been reported by international news agencies and is being investigated by the Greek authorities.
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