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An explosion caused a residential building to collapse in central Athens, killing six people and leaving five missing.
An explosion in central Athens destroyed a residential building, resulting in multiple fatalities and missing persons. Six bodies were recovered from the rubble following the blast, which occurred near prominent historical sites like the Acropolis. The explosion also damaged nearby properties, shops, and vehicles, scattering debris across the area. Among the missing were foreign tourists.
The incident occurred in a densely populated tourist district, raising concerns about building safety and the potential for such catastrophic events. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, with authorities working to identify the victims and determine the circumstances leading to the collapse.
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All sources: Reports consistently detail an explosion in Athens that caused a building to collapse, resulting in fatalities and missing persons, with the incident occurring near prominent tourist sites.
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Six dead in Athens building collapse | DW News — Six people have died after a residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed following an explosion. Authorities said the blast was likely caused by a gas leak. #dwnews For more n
DW News · Sep 26
Explosion Destroys Athens Building, Kills Six
Al Arabiya English · Sep 26
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Local media report the property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among the missing.
Two people have died and another four are missing after a residential building collapsed following an explosion in a tourist area of central Athens, a Greek fire brigade official said on Saturday.
At least two dead after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens the-star.co.ke
The blast - near some of Athens' most visited sites including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus - damaged nearby houses, shops and cars and sent rubble and broken glass as far as three blocks away.
Four Americans died in Athens after a gas explosion caused a two-story building to collapse. The incident occurred in the Plaka district near the Acropolis.
A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.
A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.
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