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Athens explosion death toll rises to six, including four Americans
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Summary
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.
Left-leaning
- 2 American tourists dead after building explosion in GreeceCBS News · Sep 26, 6:51 AM
Center
- Rescuers pull 2 unconscious from collapsed building near the Acropolis in GreeceAssociated Press · Sep 26, 5:44 AM
- Athens, Greece: 4 Americans, 2 others killed in explosionUPI · Sep 26, 1:25 PM
Right-leaning
- American couple killed after building collapses in Athens, Greece on day they were set to check outNew York Post · Sep 26, 7:58 AM