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Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collide over Greece wildfire, killing two

Two leased Bell 214ST helicopters collided mid-air on Aug. 2 while fighting a severe, wind-driven wildfire near Psatha in western Attica, about 60 kilometers west of Athens. Two people were killed, while a Briton survived and other crew members were rescued, according to reports.

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Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way

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Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collide over Greece wildfire, killing two

Two Leased Bell Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air Fighting Severe Wildfire in Western Attica, Leaving Two Dead

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