Plaka Explosion: Death Toll Rises to Four as Two More Bodies Found in Rubble
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A devastating explosion caused a two-story building to collapse in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece, on Friday. Search and rescue operations at the site concluded on Saturday afternoon following the recovery of additional victims from the rubble.
While initial reports confirmed four fatalities, the final search efforts resulted in a total death toll of six. Rescuers recovered the final two bodies on Saturday afternoon, bringing the recovery operation to a close.
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Greek City Times (Athens, Greece) (GR)Updates the final death toll to six following search completion.
Greek City Times (Athens, Greece) (GR)Focuses on the recovery of the third and fourth victims.