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Athens explosion death toll rises to six, including four Americans

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An explosion destroyed a building near the Acropolis in Athens, killing six people, UPI reported, four of whom were Americans due to fly home Friday afternoon. Earlier reports had said two American tourists died and four people, including a second American couple, were missing. The building included a holiday rental. The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.

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Sources: Athens explosion death toll rises to six, including four Americans · News Unframed