Video. Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
- Updated: 25/09/2026 - 14:48 GMT+2 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.
- Firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent property on Lysikratous Street and took them to hospital, while police cordoned off the busy tourist area.
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- Updated: 25/09/2026 - 14:48 GMT+2 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.
- Firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent property on Lysikratous Street and took them to hospital, while police cordoned off the busy tourist area.
Sources: Euronews