Four American Tourists Among Six Killed in Suspected Gas Leak Blast in Athens
A building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district killed six people, including four American tourists, in what is believed to have been a gas explosion.
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Six people, including four American tourists, were killed after a suspected gas leak explosion caused a building to collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district, according to Al Jazeera.
Two women were reportedly injured in the incident, which occurred in the popular tourist area near the Acropolis.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the blast, though early reports point to a gas leak as the likely trigger.
Further details, including the identities of those killed and the full scope of the emergency response, were not immediately available.
Sources
- Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens — Al Jazeera — All
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