Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

Loading the video No Comment Video. Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 25/09/2026 - 14:48 GMT+2 A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected. Firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent property on Lysikratous Street and took them to hospital, while police cordoned off the busy tourist area. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The blast left rubble strewn across the road, damaged cars and surrounding buildings, and sparked a fire. Emergency crews remained at the scene to inspect the wreckage and assess neighbouring structures for further instability. The nearby First Greek Evangelical Church was also badly affected, with windows shattered throughout the building. The cause remained under investigation. Greek media suggested a gas leak may have been responsible, although authorities had not confirmed this. The location added to safety concerns: Plaka, at the foot of the Acropolis, is one of Athens’ oldest neighbourhoods and a major tourist destination. Greece Athens Explosion Collapse Tourism firefighters Top stories Now playing Next Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two Now playing Next South Africa fires up world’s biggest braai in bid for Guinness record Now playing Next France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 25th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Israeli military releases video of tunnel destruction in Gaza Now playing Next Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz Now playing Next Zelenskyy says Trump has decided to grant Ukraine Patriot licence Now playing Next EU will condemn war at G20 summit 'irrespective' of Putin's attendance Now playing Next Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews Now playing Next Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid 'healthy competition' Now playing Next Ok computer: Would you call a sculpture created by an AI robot art? Now playing Next EU says US diesel export plan is 'bad idea' Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Primetime' - Robert Pattinson needs to catch his predator (and ratings) Now playing Next Ceuta's crisis 'has not been completely solved', says far-right MEP Now playing Next These are the four artists competing for the 2026 Turner Prize as exhibition opens in Middlesbrough Now playing Next Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV No Comment Protests and walkout as Netanyahu addresses the UN No Comment West Bank herders use donkeys and trenches to move milk at night No Comment Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc returns to San Francisco after 17 years Europe Today Greenland has ‘enough minerals’ to attract all interested investors, Danish minister says The Cube Old video of Greek protests shared with claims country is 'paralysed' Tech News How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s Europe Today Xi-Trump meeting was about 'managing rivalry', expert says Europe in Motion Green electricity: Is Europe's renewable energy boom slowing down? Israel Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly Europe Today Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu ADVERTISEMENT USA Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner Europe News Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack USA Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid 'healthy competition' at the White House USA Uzbekistan highlights Central Asia cooperation at UN General Assembly Business Series How new rules could reshape this country’s digital economy Culture news Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Oasis memorabilia up for auction in London Europe News Long queues as France’s €1 student meals draw crowds Economy Europe misses out on €120 billion in investment a year, report finds ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT