Six people died after an explosion caused a building to collapse in the Plaka district of Athens on Friday morning.
Key facts
- •The explosion occurred in the Plaka district shortly after 7:30 am on Friday.
- •Four US tourists and a British-Greek couple were among those killed in the collapse.
- •Emergency teams used three specially trained dogs and geophones during the search.
- •Two women were rescued from a neighboring building and taken to the hospital.
- •The Arson Crimes Division is investigating the cause of the explosion.
Six people were killed when a building collapsed in Athens' Plaka district following an explosion on Friday morning. The victims included four US tourists staying on the first floor and a 78-year-old British man and 77-year-old Greek woman residing on the second floor.
Emergency response and investigation
Approximately 30 firefighters and six vehicles were deployed to the scene, utilizing geophones and specialist cameras to search the rubble. The operation concluded after hours of work, though police, medical crews, and the Arson Crimes Division remain on-site to investigate the cause of the blast.
Impact on surrounding area
The explosion, which occurred shortly after 7:30 am, caused damage to nearby vehicles and properties. Two women were rescued from an adjacent building and hospitalized, while one other individual sustained minor injuries from debris.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Euronews My Europe.
