British national among six killed in building explosion near Acropolis in Athens
Four Americans and a Greek national are also among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.
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A British national is among six people killed in a building explosion close to the Acropolis in Athens, officials said.
Four Americans and a Greek national are also among those who died, according to officials, in what is suspected to have been a gas explosion.
The incident occurred near one of Athens' most prominent landmarks, drawing attention to the site amid the investigation into its cause.
Authorities have not yet confirmed further details on the circumstances of the explosion or the condition of any additional individuals affected.
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- British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens — BBC News — World
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