World · 18 August 2026

British honeymooners and pilot die in Greek island helicopter crash

Three individuals died when a private helicopter crashed on Monday on the Greek island of Sifnos, only metres from a landing pad. British newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, who were on their honeymoon, died along with the Greek pilot. Locals reported a "bizarre engine noise" from the aircraft before it crashed, and an investigation is now underway.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 August 2026 at 12:14

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