Six dead after explosion destroys building in Athens
Rescue crews found six bodies after the blast, and investigators are examining a likely gas leak as nearby homes, shops and cars were damaged.
- On Friday, a residential building in Athens' Plaka district collapsed following an explosion, killing six people near the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus.
- Athens Mayor Haris Doukas stated the blast was likely linked to gas infrastructure, prompting the Arson Crimes Division to investigate reports of a gas smell in the area.
- Around 30 firefighters deployed six vehicles and three specially trained dogs, assisted by sensors, searching the debris for an elderly couple and four tourists trapped in the collapsed apartments.
- Authorities initiated investigations into the blast's cause, with fire brigade officials and crime units examining the site for evidence of negligence or infrastructure failure.
- Plaka, the tourist hub famous for proximity to the Acropolis, faces ongoing operational challenges as adjacent buildings remain evacuated and emergency crews continue probing the collapsed structure.
137 Articles
137 Articles
leprogres.fr
The collapse took place in the tourist district of Plaka. The victims are four Americans, one British and one Greek.
Among the victims were four American tourists who stayed in a tourist apartment and a couple of elderly, according to the local press
Six killed, including 4 Americans, in Greece building collapse
Athens: Rescuers combing through the rubble of a building that collapsed in a blast in the Greek capital’s tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, recovered six bodies on Saturday, September 26, authorities said. Greek state TV ERT and other local media reported that personal documents and belongings of four of the victims — … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Storie…
(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = A residential building collapsed in a historic area of Athens, the capital of Greece, a popular tourist destination, killing six people including American tourists...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
