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Building partially collapses after explosion in central Athens, one person reportedly injured
Local media said the blast was likely caused by a gas leak and damaged nearby buildings, while rescuers searched for more people.
- On Sept 25, 2026, an explosion caused a building to partially collapse in Plaka, a historic neighborhood in central Athens, according to The Greek fire brigade.
- Local media reported the blast was likely caused by a gas leak, with the explosion powerful enough to be heard throughout the city center.
- Images showed concrete slabs suspended in the air following the structural failure, with rubble damaging several cars parked on the narrow street beneath.
- The Greek fire brigade rescued one woman from the collapsed structure, while Police recovered two additional women trapped in an adjacent building.
- One person sustained minor injuries in the incident occurring in Plaka, a historic neighborhood in Athens popular with tourists, raising awareness of structural risks.
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A powerful explosion brought down an old building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, triggering a major rescue search. With injuries reported and a church damaged, authorities are probing a suspected gas leak and checking for missing people.
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