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2 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece

2 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece

Summary

An explosion caused by a gas leak destroyed a small building in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece, killing two American tourists. Rescue teams continue to search for other missing people as nearby buildings are checked for safety.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened on Friday in Athens' tourist area near the Acropolis.
  • Two American visitors died in the building collapse.
  • Four other people, including a British man and a Greek woman, are missing.
  • The building was a two-story structure rented to tourists.
  • The explosion likely resulted from a gas leak, according to Athens' mayor.
  • Rescue operations involved about 30 rescuers and three sniffer dogs.
  • Nearby buildings were damaged and are being inspected to see if they are safe or need to be torn down.
  • Residents had warned about gas leak risks in this neighborhood a year earlier.
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