Three killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos

Jerusalem Post/World NewsThree people were killed when a helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, according to fire brigade officials.Follow us on GoogleIllustrative: A Chinook helicopter flies during a military parade marking Greece's Independence Day, in Athens, Greece, March 25, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/LOUIZA VRADI)ByREUTERSAUGUST 17, 2026 20:14Three people were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, fire brigade officials said.The helicopter crashed shortly after taking off, killing the pilot and two passengers, the officials said.The cause of the crash is not yet known.Images broadcast on local media showed what appeared to be the crash site on an arid hillside, where a ball of flame created a column of dark smoke.This is a developing story.See more onFollow us on Google