# Deadly blast destroys Athens building near Acropolis

https://mins.news/en/item/75063

- DW, 2026-09-26 09:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/deadly-blast-rips-through-athens-building-near-acropolis/a-79441931?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A large explosion collapsed a building in Athens’ Plaka tourist district, killing a young woman and injuring three people. Several people believed to be foreign nationals remain missing, while rescuers search the rubble. Authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast.

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