KUMASI-KROFROM GAS EXPLOSION, MANY INJURED, SEVERAL CARS AND FITTING SHOPS BURNT
According to eye witness who was at the scene, Mr. Fiifi Amoah said, the fire personnel arrived at the explosion scene bit late leading to large spread of the explanation. He appealed on the fire service officers to make the office call center number available to general public and also intensify public education on control of fire outbreak.
Per the information gathered, the cause of the explosion at the Trinity Gas station is yet unknown.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Disaster and Management Organization (NADMO), Hon. Nana Kwabena Nsenkyire was at the scene. He was not surprise at the situation because processes are being put in place to close down gas stations, that are sited among residential houses. He urged managers and workers of gas and fuel stations to ensure regular maintenance.
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Date:November 20, 2018 By Akgri M. Daniel
Report says that, about eleven (11) people have been sustained severe bodily burns following a gas explosion on Tuesday morning at Trinity Gas Stations in Krofrom in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ashanti. The victims have been sent to Tafo Government Hospital for medical treatment. Three in critical condition.
Several cars were also burnt down into ashes, including the gas station, one house, and nearby shops with a car fitting shop.
According to eye witness who was at the scene, Mr. Fiifi Amoah said, the fire personnel arrived at the explosion scene bit late leading to large spread of the explanation. He appealed on the fire service officers to make the office call center number available to general public and also intensify public education on control of fire outbreak.Per the information gathered, the cause of the explosion at the Trinity Gas station is yet unknown.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Disaster and Management Organization (NADMO), Hon. Nana Kwabena Nsenkyire was at the scene. He was not surprise at the situation because processes are being put in place to close down gas stations, that are sited among residential houses. He urged managers and workers of gas and fuel stations to ensure regular maintenance.
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