Four people have been killed and several others injured after a dynamite explosion at Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. The incident occurred when an attempt to kill a snake reportedly led to the explosion.
An eyewitness said the blast occurred after a man allegedly fired a gun at a snake, accidentally hitting explosives that had been stored near a gas station at Breman, causing a massive explosion.
The eyewitness, who recounted the incident on Tuesday, August 4, said many residents initially mistook the sound of the blast for an earthquake.
“We heard a loud sound, which many of us thought was an earthquake. We later found out that a man who is known to be dealing in explosives had gone to hide some of these explosives around a gas station in Breman,” the eyewitness said.
According to the eyewitness, some workers associated with the man were operating near the area when they spotted the snake and attempted to kill it with a gunshot.
He explained that the gunshot, which was intended for the snake, struck the explosives, resulting in the deadly explosion.
“He fired the gun aimed at the snake, but it ended up hitting the explosives that were hidden and ended up exploding, killing many of the people who were around,” the eyewitness added.
The explosion caused panic among residents, with emergency responders later moving to the scene to manage the situation and assist victims.
Source: CNR
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