Ghana Gas Station Blast, Ghana's president says the loss of life from a gas station explosion in the capital and widespread flooding has increased to 150 individuals.
John Dramani Mahama told journalists Thursday evening that the nation would observe three days of mourning for the victims and that the administration would apportion about $12 million for alleviation operations and to repair harmed infrastructure.
Officials said the explosion happened in the wake of flooding swept fuel from the gas station into a close-by flame.
The blast occurred as dozens of individuals sought shelter at the gas station from exuberant rain.
The deaths are liable to intensify criticism of the administration's inability to enhance the nation's infrastructure. In spite of the fact that the downpours this week have been especially awful, substantial rains in June are not unusual — yet drainage systems in Accra remain inadequat
John Dramani Mahama told journalists Thursday evening that the nation would observe three days of mourning for the victims and that the administration would apportion about $12 million for alleviation operations and to repair harmed infrastructure.
Officials said the explosion happened in the wake of flooding swept fuel from the gas station into a close-by flame.
The blast occurred as dozens of individuals sought shelter at the gas station from exuberant rain.
The deaths are liable to intensify criticism of the administration's inability to enhance the nation's infrastructure. In spite of the fact that the downpours this week have been especially awful, substantial rains in June are not unusual — yet drainage systems in Accra remain inadequat
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