# Private helicopter crashes on Greek island of Sifnos, killing three

https://mins.news/en/item/24437

- TASS, 2026-08-17 17:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2174335

> A private helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff in the Tholos area of Greece’s Sifnos island, killing three people aboard: two men and a woman. The aircraft caught fire after hitting a populated area, but nearby buildings were not damaged. The cause remains under investigation.

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