{
  "id": 9728968,
  "title": "An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/an-explosion-near-the-acropolis-in-greece-injures-at-least-2-people-9728968",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260925/an-explosion-near-the-acropolis-in-greece-injures-at-least-2-people-and-collapses-a-building"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ATHENS, Greece - A powerful explosion in the tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, shook the city on Friday morning, resulting in significant damage and injuries, authorities reported. The blast occurred in an old two-story building in the Plaka district, situated at the foot of the Acropolis hill, Greece's most visited ancient monument. The structure collapsed, while neighboring buildings also sustained damage. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully rescued two women from an adjacent building; both victims were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. Police indicated that the blast also injured a passer-by, who suffered minor injuries.\n\nLocal media outlets suggested that a passer-by reported seeing a gas leak as a potential cause for the explosion. The area was promptly cordoned off by law enforcement personnel, and rescue crews were seen meticulously searching for any individuals potentially trapped beneath the debris. Footage captured the aftermath of the blast, showcasing scattered rubble, smashed parked cars, and the destruction caused by falling debris. The exact cause of the blast remained under investigation at the time of the report.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/an-explosion-near-the-acropolis-in-greece-injures-at-least-2-people",
        "published": "2026-09-25T07:42:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}