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4 American tourists killed in Athens explosion near Acropolis
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- A gas explosion near Athens' Acropolis destroyed a residential building in the Plaka district, killing six people, including four American tourists believed to be two couples.
- The four Americans were staying in the building and had missed a scheduled flight, with their citizenship confirmed through recovered documents.
- Emergency crews recovered six bodies and conducted a search-and-rescue operation involving firefighters, dogs, and specialized equipment amid extensive rubble and damage to nearby buildings.
- The blast caused significant destruction to surrounding homes, shops, vehicles, and a nearby church, forcing Sunday services to be held outdoors due to structural damage.
- Athens Mayor attributed the explosion to a major gas leak, and authorities are investigating the incident following reports of a gas smell in the area prior to the blast.
