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Third body found in rubble after Plaka building collapse (updated)
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Neighborhood in Athens, Attica, Greece
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
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Four bodies have now been recovered from the ruins of the building on Lysikratous Street, as rescue crews continue searching the site and investigators work to establish the cause of the explosion.
Two people were found dead Saturday in the rubble of a building that collapsed after a powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district, as rescue...