A powerful blast shook the Greek capital’s tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, on Friday morning, causing a building to collapse and injuring at least two people who had to be rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said, reports BritPanorama.
The fire department stated that the explosion occurred in an old two-story building in the Plaka district, the historic part of Athens that lies at the foot of the Acropolis hill, Greece’s most visited ancient monument. The building collapsed, while neighboring buildings were also damaged.
Firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent building, with police confirming that both were transported to a hospital. Local media reported that a passer-by was also slightly injured by the blast.
Police cordoned off the area, and the fire department said rescue crews were checking whether more people might be trapped. Video footage from the scene showed rubble strewn across the street, with parked cars smashed by falling debris.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, but local media suggested a gas leak may be suspected.
