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Firefighting helicopter crashes in Metsovo, three injured

11 sourcesFirst reported 27 days agoUpdated 26 days ago

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A firefighting helicopter crashed in the Aoos Lake in Metsovo.
The helicopter was involved in operations to extinguish a fire in Grevena.
Three individuals, including the pilot and co-pilot, sustained injuries but survived.
The circumstances of the crash are under investigation, with technical malfunction being one possibility.

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A firefighting helicopter crashed into the Aoos Lake near Metsovo, Greece, while responding to a wildfire in the nearby region of Grevena. The incident occurred recently, with reports indicating that three individuals were injured in the crash, although there were no fatalities. The helicopter had two crew members, one Greek and one foreign firefighter, both of whom are reported to be alive and were transported to the hospital for medical attention.

The specific circumstances leading to the helicopter's fall remain unclear, with authorities investigating potential causes, including technical malfunctions. Eyewitnesses described the moments after the crash, highlighting the explosion that followed the helicopter’s impact with the lake. The firefighting operation was actively combating flames nearby when the accident happened, prompting a response from emergency services in the region.

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