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2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
Two firefighting helicopter crew members died after their aircraft collided midair near Athens while battling a wildfire. The incident occurred in Psatha, west of Athens, as strong winds exacerbated Europe's ongoing wildfire emergency, with France and Spain also experiencing major fires and evacuations.
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