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Two killed after Bell 412ST firefighting helicopters collide near Athens

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Two crew members were killed and two survived when two Bell 412ST firefighting helicopters collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens on Aug. 2. The accident came as strong winds fueled multiple blazes across Greece and challenged aerial firefighting operations, including on Crete.

Discovered 2026-08-04T02:15:09.740256-07:00 | 2026-08-04T02:15:09.740256-07:00

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  • The collision killed two crew members and highlights the operational hazards facing aerial firefighting teams working in strong winds and rapidly changing wildfire environments.
  • Greece is deploying firefighting aircraft and helicopters across multiple active blazes, while deadly fires on Crete have caused fatalities and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists.

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