A stock picture of Evia Island, near to Athens (Picture: Getty Images)
A plane fighting wildfires in Greece has crashed, the country’s fire brigade has said.
State broadcaster ERT said the accident occurred over the town of Karystos on the island of Evia near Athens.
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No details have been released on potential injuries.
Terrifying footage shared online shows the plane, thought to be a Canadair craft, crashing into a hillside.
It then bursts into flames.
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No details have been released on potential injuries.
