Bodies of 6 People, Including 4 Americans, Recovered From Collapsed Building in Athens
ATHENS, Greece—Rescuers searching through the rubble of a two-story house that collapsed after an explosion in Athens ’ historic Plaka district recovered six bodies on Saturday, authorities said. Documents and belongings found with four of the victims—two men and two women—indicated they were U.S. citizens, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT and other local media […]
TL;DR
- Six bodies were recovered from a collapsed house in Athens' Plaka district after an explosion.
- Four of the victims are believed to be U.S. citizens.
- A gas leak is suspected as the cause of the Friday explosion.
- Neighboring buildings were damaged and evacuated.