Three people have died after a helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos.
The helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff, according to local authorities.
The victims included the Greek pilot and a newlywed British couple.
Helicopter Crashes After Takeoff
The private helicopter crashed soon after it took off from Sifnos.
Local media reports said the helicopter exploded shortly after becoming airborne.
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The aircraft then caught fire and turned into a fireball.
The crash occurred in a mountainous area of the island.
Photos shared on social media showed the crash site.
The images also showed flames and thick smoke rising from the wreckage.
British Newlyweds Among the Victims
The helicopter carried three people.
The pilot was a Greek national, according to local officials.
The other two passengers were a newlywed couple from the United Kingdom.
The couple had travelled to Sifnos for their honeymoon.
They were on the island after their wedding when the tragic crash occurred.
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Emergency Teams Rushed to the Site
Emergency services responded quickly after receiving reports of the crash and fire.
Two firefighters and a fire engine were among the first teams to reach the site.
An additional rescue team later travelled from the nearby Greek island of Syros.
Firefighters worked at the scene as emergency teams dealt with the burning wreckage.
Cause of Crash Remains Unknown
Greek authorities have not yet determined what caused the helicopter to crash.
Officials are expected to investigate the incident.
The investigation will examine what happened during the helicopter’s takeoff.
Authorities will also look into the aircraft’s condition and the circumstances before the crash.
The incident has shocked residents and visitors on Sifnos.
