A major emergency has been declared in Athens’ Petralona district after a four-storey apartment building collapsed on Alkmnis Street. Initial reports indicate at least four people are trapped under the rubble.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m., when the structure suddenly gave way, collapsing into a pile of debris. According to early information, construction work was underway in the building’s basement at the time. Adjacent to the collapsed building, groundwork had already begun for a new construction project.
Firefighters and EMAK (Special Disaster Response Unit) personnel responded immediately to the scene and launched search-and-rescue operations to locate and extricate those unaccounted for.
Newsit.gr reports that at least four individuals appear to be trapped. A mobile unit from EKAB (National Emergency Medical Service), along with two ambulances, is on site. One person reportedly lost consciousness at the scene.
Thirty firefighters have been deployed, supported by eight vehicles. The Chief of the Hellenic Fire Service has also arrived on-site to oversee and coordinate rescue efforts.