A man is being treated for burns in hospital following a possible gas cylinder explosion in a butchers and mini market in central Athens on Friday.
Two more people suffered slight injuries in the blast, which occurred on the busy Ioulianou Street shortly before 1 p.m.
The explosion caused extensive damage to the store, mainly in the basement but also on the ground floor.
Firefighters at the scene reported a strong smell of gas, suggesting that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder.
Police are investigating the incident. [AMNA]
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