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3 Injured as Explosion Collapses Building Near Athens' Acropolis'

September 25, 2026

Summary

A powerful explosion shook Athens' tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, causing a residential building to collapse and injuring three people. The blast also damaged nearby houses, shops, and cars.

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  • 3 injured after explosion causes building collapse in Athens’ tourist centre

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  • An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building

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