Explosion in central Athens: one dead, five injuredAthens, 1 December 2016 (MIA) - One woman died and five more persons were injured at an explosion and subsequent fire at a fast-food outlet at Victoria Square, in central Athens, earlier on Thursday, ANA-MPA reports.
A team of 20 firemen and eight fire engines were sent to put out the blaze.
Police have cordoned off the area, while the explosion caused damage to nearby shops and houses as well as parked cars and motorcycles.
The explosion was probably an accident caused by a leaking propane tank.
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