The Ghana Police Service and other emergency service providers have activated a full emergency recovery exercise after a huge explosion on Thursday afternoon (January 20, 2022) at Apiate between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Western Region.
Graphic Online’s Western Regional correspondent, Dotsey Kobla Aklorbortu reports that the explosion involved a vehicle which was transporting explosives from Kumasi to a mining site in the area.
The driver upon reaching Bogoso realized a tire burst and managed to control the vehicle to a stop.
After stepping out, the driver realized fire in the vehicle and rushed to alert people in the community to run to safety.
The fire reportedly escalated and explosives in the vehicle detonated.
“We urge all to remain calm as we manage this unfortunate situation,” the Police said in a statement.
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SOURCE: GRAPHIC ONLINE
