British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.
A British honeymooning couple and their Greek pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the island of Sifnos on Monday, according to Greek police. The victims have been identified as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. The trio were piloting a private helicopter from the village of Markopoulo near Athens to the popular Greek holiday destination, according to Kathimerini newspaper.
The crash occurred just meters away from a designated landing pad, resulting in the deaths of all three individuals. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by authorities. Local media reports indicate that the helicopter made its descent almost 15 minutes before its scheduled landing time of 18:15 local time (16:15 GMT).
Deputy Mayor Manolis Foundoulakis of Sifnos visited the crash site shortly after the incident and described the wreckage as almost completely destroyed. Eyewitnesses reported hearing an unusual engine noise from the aircraft as it approached the landing area. Two victims were found within the wreckage, while the third was located a short distance away. Firefighters responded to the scene to combat a fire that erupted following the crash, which was extinguished by Monday evening.
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