Atomic Junction Gas Explosion: 5 dead, scores injured

Efo Korsi Senyo
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Efo Korsi Senyo is the Founder and Executive Editor for AN Network - publishers of Awake News, Awake TV and Awake Africa Magazine. He founder Awake...
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At least five people have been confirmed dead with dozens injured in the Atomic Junction gas explosion that occurred on Saturday night in Accra.

Two of the deceased are said to have been knocked down by speeding vehicles during the chaos.

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More than 20 vehicles are also reported to have been razed down by the explosion.

Many of the injured persons were sent to the 37 Military Hospital and Legon Hospital for treatment

Four of the injured persons are said to be in life-threatening conditions at the 37 Military Hospital.

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Two fuel stations, including a gas refill station at the Atomic Junction, caught fire leading to the destruction of several properties and loss of lives.

The fire is said to have started at about 7 p.m on Saturday night and lasted for many hours.

Resident of Madina, Haatso and its environ were drawn into a state of fear and panic for which many fled their home leading to chaos on the roads around Adenta, Haatso, Kwabenya, Ashaley Botwe.

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Speaking to Awake News, Mr. Prince Billy Anaglatey, the Deputy PRO of the Ghana National Fire Services says the cause of the fire is not yet know as it was too early to detect that.

According to him, 2 people died on the sport and three at the 37 military hospital.


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