Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air and Crash | Dramatic Footage

Two Bell firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a forest fire near Pasaitha, Greece. One crew was found in good condition, while a search and rescue operation is underway for the other crew. Local reports mention two fatalities, but there is no official confirmation at this time.

Two Bell firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during operations to extinguish a forest fire near Pasaitha, Greece. According to the Greek fire services, the collision occurred while the helicopters were participating in efforts to control the blaze, and immediately afterward, large forces were dispatched for a search and rescue operation. The crew of one helicopter was located in good condition, while a rescue operation is underway for the crew of the second helicopter, with grave concerns for their fate. Greek media published footage from the moment of the collision and from the scene. It was reported that the crew members were found in a stream bed and that there are casualties. Local reports raised concerns that two crew members were killed, but there is no official confirmation. An investigation into the circumstances of the collision is expected to open after the completion of search and rescue operations.