Greek authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion that led to the collapse of a two-storey apartment block in Athens' historic Plaka district, killing six people, including four American tourists.
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Greek authorities say they are trying to determine what caused a two-storey apartment block in the heart of ancient Athens to collapse “in a matter of seconds”, killing six people, according to the Guardian.
Emergency teams found the victims, including four American tourists, on Saturday, more than 24 hours after an explosion triggered the early morning tragedy in the historic Plaka district, the Guardian reported.
As of the Guardian’s report, the cause of the explosion had not been established, and Greek authorities were continuing their investigation.
No further details about the identities of the victims or the circumstances of the blast were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Six people, including four foreign tourists, were killed in the collapse of a building in central Athens. The cause of the explosion has not yet been established, and authorities are continuing to investigate.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Athens apartment block collapse?
Six people were killed, including four American tourists, according to the Guardian.
Where did the collapse happen?
The two-storey apartment block was in the historic Plaka district in the heart of ancient Athens.
What caused the explosion?
The cause had not been established at the time of reporting. Greek authorities said they were working to determine what caused the building to collapse.
Timeline
- Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion
The Guardian World: Emergency teams discovered victims after two-storey building in historic Plaka district collapsed ‘in a matter of seconds’ Greek authorities say they are trying to discover what caused a two-storey apartment block in the heart of ancient Athens to collapse “in a matter of seconds