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British man and Greek wife 'killed in Athens gas leak explosion'
Emergency crews recovered six bodies, including a retired British couple and American nationals, after an explosion believed caused by a gas leak.
- On Friday, a building collapse near the Acropolis in Athens killed six people, including a 78-year-old British man and his 77-year-old Greek wife.
- Athens Mayor Haris Doukas stated the blast likely resulted from a massive gas leak; the couple resided on the second floor overlooking Hadrian's Gate while American nationals on the first floor also perished.
- Emergency crews recovered six bodies from the debris, according to Greek broadcaster ERT, as responders worked extensively around the narrow street site to clear the wreckage.
- A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said, "We are aware of a suspected explosion in Athens and are in touch with the local authorities," offering assistance to British nationals 24/7.
- Deputy Mayor Panagiotis-Paris Harlafti said the operation will now focus on the cause, noting, "It could have been a gas leak, it could have been something else, even an explosive device.
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British man, his wife among 6 killed in Athens explosion
An explosion in central Athens caused a building collapse, resulting in the deaths of an elderly British couple and four American tourists. Authorities suspect a gas leak triggered the blast, which happened near iconic landmarks like the Acropolis.
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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