At least 17 people have been reported dead in Ghana’s western region after an explosion sparked by a collision between a mining explosive vehicle and a motorcycle.
Police in Ghana have said that the explosion in Bogoso happened on Thursday afternoon.
There were videos of the explosion circulating on social media with bodies seen scattered on the floor near the accident site.
Some 59 people were said by officials to have sustained various degrees of injuries and are receiving treatment at the hospital.
#Ghana‘s government @moigovgh issues statement on the explosion that happened in the western part of the country. 17 people said to have died with another 59 people sustaining injuries and receiving treatment. Some are said to be in critical condition. #Bogosoexplosion #Bogoso pic.twitter.com/n8Kn7Eelin
— Isaac Kaledzi (@IsaacKaledzi) January 21, 2022
In a statement on Facebook the police said it has “taken charge of the situation providing security to enable the emergency workers including the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO and the Ambulance Service to manage the situation.”
It advised the public “to move out of the area to nearby towns for their safety.”
According to the police “preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.”
Ghana’s President has described the incident as unfortunate and said in a statement on his social media page.
It is a truly sad, unfortunate and tragic incident, and I extend, on behalf of Government, deep condolences to the families of the deceased, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery. 2/4
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) January 20, 2022
Source: Africafeeds.com
