One dead, five missing after explosion destroys building near Athens Acropolis
Local media report the destroyed property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among those unaccounted for.
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An explosion destroyed a building close to the Acropolis in Athens, leaving one person dead and five others missing, according to local media reports.
The affected property reportedly included a holiday rental unit, and among those unaccounted for are US tourists and a UK national, local media said.
Emergency services have been working at the scene following the blast, though further details on its cause have not yet been made public.
The incident has drawn attention given the site's proximity to one of Athens' most visited landmarks, with authorities continuing efforts to locate the missing individuals.
Sources
- One dead and five missing after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens — BBC News — World
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