Three confirmed dead after helicopter crash on Greek island

Three people have died following the crash on Sifnos, in the Aegean Sea

NewsUK & WorldGreeceA raging fire broke out on Sifnos following the tragedy19:02, 17 Aug 2026Updated 19:02, 17 Aug 2026Three people have been killed in a helicopter crash which sparked a huge fire on a popular Greek island.‌Reports suggest a private helicopter went down shortly after 6pm local time today (4pm UK time)

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

The cause of the accident was not immediately known.

Three people were killed when a helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, according to fire brigade officials.

Three killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos - fire brigade officials  Reuters

Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3  Toronto Star

A private helicopter has crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos, killing three people on board, Greek authorities say

Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3  AP News

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