Preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.

Most of the victims have been rescued and are on admission at various hospitals and clinics within the Bogoso Municipality.


Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed, regional coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organization, said initial reports indicated at least 50 people died and another 50 had been injured in the blast in the small town of Apiate, near the mining town of Bogoso, in southwestern Ghana.

Reinforcement of resources and personnel was dispatched to the area to assist in the handling of the incident.


We continue to urge the public to remain calm as we manage the situation.


Further updates regarding the emergency evacuation of the injured will be communicated in due course - Ghana Police Service

A WHOLE VILLAGE WAS RAISED DOWN BY GAS EXPLOSION

Preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.

Most of the victims have been rescued and are on admission at various hospitals and clinics within the Bogoso Municipality.

Reinforcement of resources and personnel was dispatched to the area to assist in the handling of the incident.

We continue to urge the public to remain calm as we manage the situation.

Further updates regarding the emergency evacuation of the injured will be communicated in due course - Ghana Police Service