Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Summary
Six people died after a gas leak caused a blast that collapsed a building in Athens, Greece. Four of the victims were American tourists, and two others were a British man and a Greek woman. Nearby buildings were damaged, and some people were injured.Key Facts
- The explosion happened in the Plaka district of Athens.
- Six people died: four Americans, one British man, and one Greek woman.
- The building that collapsed was a small, two-story structure.
- The blast is believed to have been caused by a major gas leak.
- Two neighboring buildings were severely damaged and might need to be demolished.
- Residents had reported gas smells and safety concerns to authorities months before the explosion.
- Emergency crews rescued two injured women from a nearby building.
- Plaka is near the Acropolis, a famous ancient monument in Greece.
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