Three killed in helicopter crash on popular Greek island

independent.co.uk 17.08.2026 19:38 49 views

Fire brigade officials confirmed on Monday that three people lost their lives in the helicopter crash

Three people have died following a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, according to fire brigade officials. The aircraft came down shortly after departure, killing the pilot and two passengers, the officials confirmed. The cause of the incident remains unknown at present.

Footage broadcast by local news outlets depicted what appeared to be the crash site on an arid hillside, where a fireball produced a thick plume of dark smoke.

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