Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion
Emergency teams discovered victims after two-storey building in historic Plaka district collapsed ‘in seconds’
TL;DR
- A two-storey apartment block in Athens' Plaka district collapsed, killing six people.
- Four American tourists, a British man, and his Greek wife were among the victims.
- The collapse occurred 'in a matter of seconds' following an explosion.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, with a gas leak being a possibility.
- The incident has sparked debate about the regulation and inspection of short-term rentals in Athens.