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Six injured, one missing in explosion at fast-food restaurant in central Athens

Xinhua, December 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

Six people were injured and another one was missing in an explosion and a subsequent fire at a fast-food restaurant in central Athens on Thursday, the AMNA news agency reported.

The blast, which occurred near a central subway station, was most likely caused by a leaking propane tank in the store's basement, the report cited fire brigade sources as saying. Endi