An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building

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 were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.

An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building

TL;DR

  • A powerful blast occurred in Plaka, Athens, on Friday morning.
  • Plaka is a tourist district located near the ancient Acropolis.
  • The explosion caused a building to collapse.
  • At least two people were injured and rescued from an adjacent building.