Bogoso: President Akufo-Addo Reacts To Gas Explosion That Allegedly Claimed Over 100 Lives At Apiate

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reacted to the sad news of an explosion that happened at Apiate in the Western Region.

Many are feared dead in an explosion that occurred at Apiate between Bogoso and Bawdie this afternoon.

The Police say it has, in collaboration with other emergency service providers, “activated a full emergency recovery exercise.”

Preliminary investigation, according to the police, revealed that “a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.”

Reacting to the tragedy, President Akufo-Addo extended his condolence to the families of the deceased and wished the injured speedy recovery.

The President has also directed the National Disaster Management Organisation to step-up efforts to bring relief to the residents.

 

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