British Man and Greek Wife Among Victims in Athens Gas Explosion

A British expat and his Greek wife are among six dead after a deadly gas explosion struck a building near the Acropolis in Athens.

Editorial Desk

September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Athens, Greece — A British expatriate and his Greek wife are among the six individuals confirmed dead following a devastating gas explosion that destroyed a building near the Acropolis in Athens.

The incident occurred on Friday morning in the city’s historic district, with fire crews recovering the bodies of the elderly couple from the rubble late Saturday. The 78-year-old man and his 77-year-old wife were reportedly living on the second floor of the affected residence in the Plaka neighborhood.

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Local reports indicate that the explosion was caused by a gas leak, leading to a catastrophic collapse of the structure. Authorities have not yet released further details about the cause of the leak or the full extent of the damage, but the tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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