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Bogoso Explosion: President Akuffo Addo Sympathizes With Families Of Deceased
The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo has commiserated with the households of the deceased individuals following the fuel explosion that occurred at Apenti, a suburb in Bogoso within the Western Area.
It was black Thursday for the individuals of Apenti when a gory accident that allegedly took over 100 lives hit the neighborhood.
Experiences from Onua FM counsel that the accident was brought on by a Gas Tanker Truck overtaking on the street.
The overtaking is claimed to have prompted the gasoline tanker truck to capsize, leading to an incredible explosion. This occurred at a fuel station as nicely. In consequence, one can think about the kind of explosion.
The variety of deaths, based on the reporter, is estimated to be within the a whole lot (100). Authorities are at the moment on their option to the scene with a view to preserve regulation and order.
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Reacting to the brutal accident that has evoked a number of unhappy reactions from the residents of Ghanaians, the President has supplied some phrases of sympathy to the bereaved households.
Taking to the microblogging platform, the President wrote;
I’ve simply acquired a briefing on the circumstances that led to an explosion in Apiate close to Bogoso, within the Western Area, ensuing within the lack of lives and the destruction of properties belonging to residents. 1/4
It’s a really unhappy, unlucky and tragic incident, and I prolong, on behalf of Authorities, deep condolences to the households of the deceased, and I want the injured a speedy restoration. 2/4
The Police, Armed Forces and the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Organisation (NADMO) are co-ordinating efforts to include the scenario, and I’ve additionally instructed NADMO to see to it that fast reduction is dropped at residents of the city. 3/4
Authorities will spare no effort to make sure a fast return to a scenario of normalcy for residents of Apiate. 4/4
Supply; PressInformant
