Explosion in Athens kills 6 people, including 4 Americans

Greece's fire department announced that 6 people, including 4 American citizens, were killed after a two-story residential building collapsed in a tourist area in central Athens.

According to authorities, the collapse occurred following an explosion that the mayor of Athens suggested was likely linked to the building's gas network, though no final official confirmation of the cause has been issued so far.

Rescue and fire crews have been working at the site since the explosion occurred, while further details about the circumstances of the incident or the full identities of the victims have not yet been clarified.

The incident occurred in an area that sees heavy tourist traffic in the Greek capital, raising additional concerns about the safety of older residential buildings in these neighborhoods.

Greek authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the number of injured or the measures taken following the incident, while investigations are expected to continue to determine the exact causes of the explosion.