British newlyweds killed in Greek helicopter crash named

Local authorities said the cause of the crash was not immediately clear

A British couple, who were killed alongside their pilot in a helicopter crash on a Greek island on Monday, have been named.

The private helicopter crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos on Monday, killing all three people on board.

The couple, who were on their honeymoon, have been named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert.

Asset management firm Blackstone, where Mr Cromie worked, told ITV News 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."

The crash sparked a fire in the Tholos part of Sifnos, the fire department said, and three bodies were recovered from the site.

SKAI, a major Greek TV network and media group, said the helicopter took off from Markopoulo, near Athens, and was scheduled to arrive in Sifnos at 6.15pm.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.

“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."

The UK Foreign Office told ITV News: “We are in contact with the local authorities and are urgently seeking further information.

“Our staff stand ready to provide consular support to those affected.”

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