Six people, including four American tourists, were killed and two women injured in a suspected gas leak explosion and building collapse in Athens' Plaka district, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Six people were killed in the incident, according to Al Jazeera.
- Four of those killed were American tourists, Al Jazeera reported.
- The blast is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, according to Al Jazeera.
- The explosion led to a building collapse in Athens' Plaka district.
- Two women were reportedly injured, according to Al Jazeera.
Six people, including four American tourists, were killed after a suspected gas leak caused an explosion and building collapse in Athens, according to Al Jazeera.
The incident occurred in the Plaka district, a historic neighbourhood in the Greek capital, the outlet reported.
Al Jazeera reported that two women were injured after the building collapsed.
The blast is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, according to Al Jazeera. The available reporting did not give further detail on the exact cause.
The identities of those killed and injured, and the full circumstances of the explosion, had not been confirmed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The reported deaths of foreign tourists in a central Athens neighbourhood are likely to draw international attention, though key details, including the confirmed cause, remain unverified in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Athens explosion?
According to Al Jazeera, six people were killed, including four American tourists.
What caused the Athens building collapse?
The explosion is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, according to Al Jazeera, though full details had not been confirmed.
Where did the explosion happen?
The blast and building collapse occurred in Athens' historic Plaka district, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Al Jazeera: Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.