Crime & Safety · Greece
Investigators link deadly explosion in Aspropyrgos to gas leak and lighter ignition
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- Investigators believe that a deadly explosion in Aspropyrgos was triggered by a gas leak of either propane or acetylene.
- The ignition reportedly occurred when an employee attempted to light a cigarette using a lighter.
- The explosion resulted in a significant fire, leading to several individuals being hospitalized in critical condition.
- Fire department experts conducted an examination to decipher the mechanism that caused the double explosion.
- Authorities continue to investigate the event for further details and contributing factors.
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