Blast in Plaka: Theft of copper pipe led to gas leak and building collapse
Three perpetrators stole a copper pipe from a building in Plaka, causing a gas leak that led to a deadly explosion with six fatalities on 25 September.
Copper pipe theft behind Plaka explosion that killed six
According to In.gr, investigators and experts handling the case have determined the cause of the gas leak that led to the deadly explosion and collapse of the building in Plaka on 25 September.
Security cameras recorded three individuals breaking into the building that night and leaving a short time later carrying a copper pipe. The subsequent investigation revealed that the natural gas leak occurred at the point where the pipe was cut.
The three perpetrators, aged 34, 37 and 55, have been identified and are known to authorities for cases involving theft, robbery, weapons and drugs. The first has been arrested more than 20 times, whilst the other two have each been arrested 15 times.
Television station ANT1 also made public video-documentary footage from the moment of the explosion. The images show a small van carrying pupils passing through the location just seconds before the explosion occurred and the building collapsed.
Source: In.gr