Two people have died after their helicopters collided in mid-air, while fighting wildfires west of Athens in Greece. 

A British pilot and Greek fire service liaison officer survived the crash and have been taken to hospital. 

Greece is among many parts of Europe suffering devastating wildfires after a summer of extreme heat. 

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that so much of the continent is trying to help one another, with French and Romanian personnel also assisting their Greek counterparts.

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Two people have died after their helicopters collided in mid-air, while fighting wildfires west of Athens in Greece.&nbsp;
A British pilot and Greek fire service liaison officer survived the crash and have been taken to hospital.&nbsp;
Greece is among many parts of Europe suffering devastating wildfires after a summer of extreme heat.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that so much of the continent is trying to help one another, with French and Romanian personnel also assisting their Greek counterparts.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives updates on European wildfires

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