Atomic Junction gas explosion; PRESEC boys evacuated, houses burnt
Homes have been evacuated and students of Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC) at Legon have been moved from campus to safety as their lives are threatened by fire spreading as a result of a gas explosion. There was a massive gas explosion at Madina Atomic Junction Saturday evening. Huge ball of fire went up immediately after residents heard a loud sound of explosion in the area
Several properties are reportedly up in flames with many fearing the explosion could be fatal. Many people are running helter-skelter from their homes. Commuters heading towards the area have been advised to be cautious. Several casualties have been reported as vehicles are seen rushing injured people to hospital.
Officials of the Ghana National Fire Service are at the scene frantically battling the raging fire. A Total fuel station affected by the inferno has totally been burnt down. Unofficial report says the explosion was caused by a naked fire used to grill meat near the gas station.
Deputy spokesperson of the Fire Service, Prince Billy Anaglatey told TV3 seven fire engines are assisting to prevent any further explosion as they “cool” any combustible item around. Though he said his outfit was yet to find any fatality or record casualty, there have been “considerable damage” to properties including vehicles.
source:3news.com