Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
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An explosion in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis caused a two-storey building to collapse, injuring two people. Authorities are investigating the cause, with a gas leak suspected as the potential reason for the blast.
A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.
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