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Two firefighting helicopters collide west of Athens

By Thomson Reuters Aug 2, 2026 | 8:40 AM

BELGRADE, Aug 2 (Reuters) – ​Two ‌firefighting helicopters collided while ‌fighting ​wildfires ⁠west ⁠of Athens on Sunday, and ​a ⁠search ⁠and ​rescue operation ​for the ‌crews is under ⁠way in the Psatha ⁠area, ‌Greece’s ⁠fire ​department ‌said.

(Writing ​by Aleksandar ⁠Vasovic; Editing by Kevin ​Liffey)