# Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide over Greek wildfire

https://mins.news/en/item/13614

- CGTN, 2026-08-02 14:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-02/news-1PhVmsR7ViE/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Two people were killed when firefighting helicopters collided above a wildfire in Greece. The incident involved aircraft engaged in firefighting operations. No further details about the circumstances of the collision or any additional casualties were given. The report focuses on the deaths resulting from the crash.

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