Four trapped after residential building collapses in Athens, fire brigade says

It was not clear what caused the collapse of the building which had seven apartments.

ATHENS – Greek rescuers were searching for people trapped after a four-storey apartment block collapsed on June 30 in the Petralona area of Athens, the fire brigade said.

Four people who were earlier reported trapped had been located and were safe, but the operation continued, the service said.

Crew with rescue dogs searched the rubble while other forces were on standby, the service said in a statement.

It was not clear what caused the collapse of the building which had seven apartments. Construction work was under way in an adjacent building, the fire brigade said. REUTERS