Helicopters collide fighting fires in Greece | ABC NEWS

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Two Greek firefighting helicopters have collided in mid-air while battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, with footage showing one aircraft crashing to the ground.

Local fire officials said two firefighters aboard one of the helicopters died in the crash, while the crew on the second helicopter survived.

The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.

Dry conditions and strong winds are complicating efforts to bring fires across Greece under control.

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