A huge explosion caused by a somersaulted fuel truck on Thursday at Apiate, a town between Bogoso and Bordee in the Western Region, has injured hundreds of residents with many more feared dead.
Prime News has been monitoring affiliate media houses of Accra-based radio stations in the town and they have reported that the disaster occurred when a fuel tanker capsized
The tanker, according to the reports, spilt its inflammable contents before exploding.
Emergency Public Notice!
A huge explosion occurred this afternoon, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Apiate between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Western Region. Read more from the link below.https://t.co/iQuZHMQOr3 pic.twitter.com/F9Jo9zRcf7— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 20, 2022
Fire from the bizarre explosion was exacerbated when it hit a fuel station nearby and spread to homes, the reports explained. According to one reporter, at least 100 residents in the quiet town are feared dead. Many more have sustained severe burns. Police have confirmed the explosion and have urged public calm.
“The Police and other emergency service providers have activated a full emergency recovery exercise. We urge all to remain calm as we manage this unfortunate situation. Full details will be communicated in due course,” police said.
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