An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building
ATHENS, Greece — A powerful blast shook the Greek capital’s tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, on Friday morning, causing a building to collapse and injuring at least two people who had to be rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said. The fire department said the explosion occurred in an old two-story building in the Plaka district, the historic part of Athens that…
ATHENS, Greece experienced a devastating explosion near the ancient Acropolis on Friday morning, resulting in at least two injuries and extensive damage to buildings in the historic Plaka district. The blast, which occurred in an old two-story building, caused one structure to collapse while neighboring buildings also sustained damage.
Rescue operations were immediately launched, with firefighters successfully extricating two women from an adjacent building, who were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. A passer-by was also reported to have sustained minor injuries from the blast. Police quickly cordoned off the area, while fire officials stated that rescue crews were diligently searching for any additional casualties trapped under the debris.
The origin of the explosion remains unclear, but speculation suggests a gas leak as the potential cause. Initial footage captured the aftermath, revealing a chaotic scene with rubble scattered across the street and damaged vehicles.
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