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Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens’ Acropolis

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What happened

A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fox News and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:32:40 UTC.

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