Deadly Athens Apartment Explosion Kills Six in Plaka
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The blast raises urgent questions about the structural safety of aging buildings in Greece's most visited archaeological neighborhood, potentially affecting tourism and building codes.
A two-storey apartment block in Athens' historic Plaka district collapsed in seconds early Saturday, killing six people including four American tourists. Greek authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion that left emergency teams searching through the rubble.
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The Guardian
Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion
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