2 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece
Summary
An explosion caused by a gas leak destroyed a small building in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece, killing two American tourists. Rescue teams continue to search for other missing people as nearby buildings are checked for safety.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on Friday in Athens' tourist area near the Acropolis.
- Two American visitors died in the building collapse.
- Four other people, including a British man and a Greek woman, are missing.
- The building was a two-story structure rented to tourists.
- The explosion likely resulted from a gas leak, according to Athens' mayor.
- Rescue operations involved about 30 rescuers and three sniffer dogs.
- Nearby buildings were damaged and are being inspected to see if they are safe or need to be torn down.
- Residents had warned about gas leak risks in this neighborhood a year earlier.
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