ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rescuers searching through the rubble of a two-story house that collapsed after an explosion in Athens' historic Plaka district recovered six bodies on Saturday, authorities said.
Documents and belongings found with four of the victims — two men and two women — indicated they were U.S. citizens, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT and other local media reports.
Sad building inspections are critical
very sad to here. When I was in Athens a few years ago I was surprised by how old the buildings were. Even the "modern" building were in, didn't feel very safe all in all.
Some things just leave you speechless.... My condolences to the grieving families
Absolutely heartbreaking :(
Terrible news. Plaka buildings are mostly old unreinforced masonry, so an explosion in one is often fatal for the whole structure. Hopefully the investigation clarifies whether it was gas or something else.