Tragic British newlyweds named after horror helicopter crash on way to Greek island

The couple and the pilot died in the crash. 08:54, Tue, Aug 18, 2026 Updated: 09:02, Tue, Aug 18, 2026 The helicopter crashed in Greece (Image: Instagram)A British couple who died in a helicopter crash yesterday have been named. The newlyweds, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were on their honeymoon when the aircraft crashed near a heliport in Sifnos, Greece. It happened at approximately 6.15pm local time, according to reports.The pilot, Giorgos Raikos, who is understood to be very experienced, also died in the incident. The island's mayor, Maria Nadali, said what had happened was "shocking", adding that officials were "trying to manage, together with the right services, the consequences of this incident next to the helipad". Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emai