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17.08.2026

GREECE

18:53

VIDEO: Alarm in Greece after a private helicopter crashes on Sifnos

Initial reports on the incident

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A helicopter crash occurred a short while ago in the Tholos area of Sifnos.

A fire broke out following the crash of the helicopter. The Fire Department’s Operations Center was notified of the incident today, August 17, 2026, at approximately 6:17 p.m.

Two firefighters are on the scene with one vehicle, while a rescue team from Syros is en route aboard the Fire Department’s high-speed boat, the RAFNAR.

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