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Greece Battles Wildfires Amid Devastating Helicopter Crash Near Athens
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in Greece for four pilots involved in a mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters near Athens as the country battles wildfires. One of the helicopters exploded and plummeted to the ground after the incident.
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens, Greece, resulting in an explosion and the apparent destruction of one helicopter, sparking a search-and-rescue operation for four pilots. The incident occurred as Greece continues to battle intense wildfires across the country. Authorities are working to locate and recover the missing crew members. A thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
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