At least two dead after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens
At least two people died, with a British national among four more missing, after an explosion destroyed a building housing a holiday rental property in the historic centre of Athens. The blast happened in the Plaka area of the Greek capital, a neighbourhood close to tourist sites such as the Acropolis. An American man and [...] The post At least two dead after explosion destroys building close to…
At least two people lost their lives after an explosion demolished a building near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Among the victims was a British national, while four others remain unaccounted for, including two American tourists. The blast occurred in the Plaka district, close to popular tourist attractions such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
The cause of the explosion is believed to be a gas leak. Emergency responders are using excavators and thermal imaging cameras to search for survivors amidst the rubble. Athens Mayor Haris Doukas described the incident as "an incredible disaster." Three-storey building collapsed completely, causing damage to neighboring structures and scattering debris across the road.
Two bodies have been recovered, and a UK Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed awareness of the incident.
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