Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion

A two-storey apartment block in Athens’ historic Plaka district collapsed suddenly, killing six people, including four American tourists, according to Greek authorities. Rescue teams located the victims over 24 hours after an early morning explosion triggered the building’s rapid collapse. Investigators are now working to determine the cause behind the catastrophic event. The incident has raised concerns about structural safety in the ancient city’s densely populated area.

Emergency teams discovered victims after two-storey building in historic Plaka district collapsed ‘in 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”, killing six people.Emergency teams found the victims, including four American tourists, on Saturday, more than 24 hours after the early morning explosion in the historic Plaka district. Continue reading...