President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reacted to the sad news of an explosion that happened at Apiate in the Western Region.
Earlier on Gossips24.com reported that many were 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 a speedy recovery.
In the same spirit, Veep Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has also extended his deepest condolences for the residents and the affected families in the gas explosion that has claimed many lives.
Meanwhile, the NADMO has declared the town completely ruined and said no human being can live at Apiate again following the disaster.
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