British national among six killed in suspected gas explosion near Athens’ Acropolis
A British national is among six people who died in a suspected gas explosion at a building close to the Acropolis in Athens, according to officials. The incident has also claimed the lives of four Americans and a Greek national.
Officials said the explosion is suspected to have been caused by gas. No further details about the circumstances of the blast, the building involved or any possible injuries were provided in the available information.
The Acropolis is one of Athens’ most prominent landmarks, and the explosion occurred in the surrounding area of the Greek capital. The nationalities of those killed were disclosed by officials, but their identities have not been reported.
The available information confirms that six people died in the incident: one British national, four Americans and one Greek national. The cause remains described as suspected gas-related, and further details are awaited.