# Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment explosion

https://mins.news/en/item/75414

- The Guardian, 2026-09-26 16:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/26/greek-authorities-seek-answers-after-six-killed-in-athens-apartment-block-explosion

> Greek authorities are investigating why a two-storey apartment building in Athens’s historic Plaka district collapsed within seconds after an explosion, killing six people. Rescuers found the bodies more than 24 hours later, including four American tourists. Officials said a gas leak was among several possible causes under consideration.

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