British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
A British couple and their pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred shortly before the scheduled landing.
Why it matters
The incident is a tragic event involving international citizens, prompting an investigation into aviation safety and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Figure caption, Plume of black smoke seen at site of deadly helicopter crash
A young British couple and their pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, Greek police have said.
They have been named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. The couple were on their honeymoon, newspaper Kathimerini said.
The private helicopter crashed just metres from a landing pad, killing the pair and their pilot, a Greek national.
The couple are said to have taken the helicopter from the village of Markopoulo near Athens to the popular holiday island, Kathimerini reported.
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash.
Image source, Handout via Reuters Image caption, Emergency services personnel and locals were pictured working at the crash site to extinguish flames
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