Gas Explosion Claims Scores of Lives At Apenti, Bogoso_Western Region




Reports trickling in from the Western Region has it that over 100 people have lost their lives following a gas explosion that occurred at Apenti, a suburb in Bogoso in the Western Region.

According to reports on Onua FM this afternoon by a journalist, the accident was caused by a Fuel Tanker Truck overtaking on the road.
The overtaking is said to have caused the fuel tanker truck to capsize, resulting in a tremendous explosion. This happened at a gas station as well. As a result, one can imagine the type of explosion.

The number of deaths, according to the reporter, is estimated to be in the hundreds. Authorities are currently on their way to the scene in order to maintain law and order.


The Police is appealing residents around the mining explosion site in the Bogoso area to vacate the area to nearby towns for their safety. The incident according to sources happened Thursday afternoon.

An amateur footage of the explosion is making rounds on social media with bodies seen scattered on the floor near the accident site.

According to the Police “preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.

“Most of the victims have been rescued and are on admission at various hospitals and clinics within the Bogoso Municipality”.

The Police statement further noted “Reinforcement of resources and personnel have been deployed to effectively handle the incident.

“We continue to urge the public to remain calm as we manage the situation.

”Further updates regarding the emergency evacuation of the injured will be communicated in due course”.

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