Four Americans dead after building collapses near the Acropolis in Athens

Carter SchroppeSeptember 26, 2026

Four American tourists died in Athens,Greece,after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion near the Acropolis. The U.S. Ambassador expressed sadness over the incident and offered condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. A gas leak was initially suspected as the cause of the explosion. Thank you for sharing this update. It’s tragic to hear about the loss of four American tourists in Athens due to the building collapse caused by a gas explosion. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this arduous time. Authorities are likely continuing investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident. If you need more data or updates, please let me know.

Four American tourists died on Friday after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion in Athens, Greece, in a neighborhood near the Acropolis.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of four American citizens in yesterday’s explosion in central Athens,” U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Kimberly Guilfoyle said in a statement Saturday morning. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in this horrific incident. Our hearts are with them during this difficult time.” A gas leak was initially suspected of causing the explosion, a claim a U.S. State Department official later confirmed to CBS News.