Western Region: Many Feared Dead In Apienti Gas Explosion [video]

Scores are feared dead in a gas explosion that occurred at Apienti between Bogoso and Bordee in the Western Region this afternoon.

The Police says it is collaborating with “other emergency service providers have activated a full emergency recovery exercise.”

 

 

The cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed but sources say it was due to a gas explosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the video below:

 

 

 

 

 

It is unclear the number of casualties involved.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas explosion at Bogoso as vehicle conveying chemicals reportedly collides with a motorbike. #JoyNews #Bogoso. pic.twitter.com/IGRCtKKVmo

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) January 20, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a twitter  post, the Police urged all residents to remain calm as “we manage this unfortunate situation.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More soon…