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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
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 newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, who were in Greece on their honeymoon.
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.
Greece's aviation safety authority told the BBC it was investigating the crash and that its investigators were heading to the scene on Tuesday to gather evidence and speak to witnesses.
Plume of black smoke seen at site of deadly helicopter crash
A Foreign Office spokesperson told the BBC: "Our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time. We are providing consular support and in contact with the Greek authorities."
The BBC has contacted Greek authorities and the aviation company for comment.
Asset management firm Blackstone, where Cromie worked, said in a statement: "We are shocked by the tragic passing of three people including our colleague Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert, who were celebrating their honeymoon.
"Alex was beloved by everyone who knew and worked with him at Blackstone, and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones."