NewsWorld newsTwo helicopters have crashed into each other while putting out wildfires west of Athens in Greece15:09, 02 Aug 2026Updated 15:13, 02 Aug 2026Two firefighting helicopters have collided in mid-air while attempting to tackle wildfires west of Athens, Greece.‌A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the crews in the ⁠Psatha area, Greece's fire ⁠department said.‌"During the aerial firefighting operation, two BELL helicopters, leased by the fire department, with a crew of two people each, crashed in the wider area of Psatha, Attica," the department said in a statement.Article continues below"The helicopters had taken off from the Elefsina military airport. The search and rescue operation is under way," they added.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌