Two dead, 4 missing after explosion destroys building in Athens
Officials said a gas leak likely caused the collapse, and rescuers found two bodies while four people remained missing.
- On Friday, a residential building collapsed in the Plaka district of Athens following an explosion, leaving two people dead and four missing.
- Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak, describing it as "an incredible disaster."
- Some 30 rescuers and three sniffer dogs worked at the site, while officials determined two nearby buildings remained in a dangerous state.
- Officials confirmed an American couple died in the collapse near the Acropolis, which welcomed 4.6 million visitors last year.
- Residents in Plaka had previously warned the city about gas leak risks a year ago, urging fire drills to identify emergency plan weaknesses.
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In the old city of Athens, an explosion has caused a house to collapse. So far, forces have recovered two bodies. Four people are still missing.
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