Horror as 'Brit newlyweds' die in fireball helicopter crash in holiday hotspot

The fireball crash was caught on camera. 21:09, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Updated: 21:23, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 The scene of the helicopter crash (Image: X)A British couple have reportedly died in a helicopter crash on the Greek Island of Sifnos. Three people, including the newlyweds, were killed after the helicopter plunged out of the sky shortly after taking off.The private helicopter is said to have exploded into flames upon impact, with two firefighters and one fire engine rushing to tackle the blaze, local media reports. A rescue team from the nearby island of Syros was also mobilised Fire Department’s RAFNAR speedboat. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This ma