- At least one person has died and five more are missing after an explosion destroyed a building in the historic centre of Athens.
- The body of a woman was found on Saturday morning, with the search ongoing.
- The tourists were confirmed to be missing when they did not arrive for their flight at Athens airport, according to Reuters citing local police.
- The people involved are said to include four American tourists, one British national, and a Greek national, though this has not been confirmed by authorities.
One person has died and five are missing following a devastating explosion in Athens' Plaka district, a popular area near the Acropolis. The blast, which occurred on a small road between major tourist sites, is believed to have been caused by a gas leak.
Emergency services have confirmed that the body of a woman was recovered from the rubble on Saturday morning, while the search for the missing continues. Among those unaccounted for are four American tourists, a British national, and a Greek national, as reported by local police after the tourists failed to board their flight at Athens airport.234
The explosion completely destroyed a three-storey building, damaging nearby structures and scattering debris across the road. Emergency responders are utilizing excavators and thermal imaging cameras in their search efforts, as images from the scene depict workers sifting through the wreckage.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, which is frequented by tourists visiting the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, with a gas leak being the primary suspect.
As the search continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for the safe return of those missing.
“The missing include four American tourists, one British national, and a Greek national, though authorities have not confirmed this. The tourists were reported missing after failing to board their flight at Athens airport, and a woman's body was recovered Saturday morning.”
BBC
