The Cause of Bogoso explosion has been revealed by the Ghana police to be a mining vehicle moving explosive chemicals from Tarkwa to Chirano mines.
From investigation the vehicle moving explosives chemicals collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the Bogoso explosion at Apiate in the Western Region.
However, it is unclear the number of casualties involved. The police have advised the public to move out of the area to nearby towns for their safety while recovery efforts are underway.
An appeal is also being made to nearby towns to open up their classrooms, churches, etc to accommodate surviving victims. Below is the statement released by the Ghana Police service concerning the cause of the Bogoso explosion that took place today in the Western region.
“Public Emergency Alert Update!
Reference to our earlier emergency public notice, the Police have taken charge of the situation providing security to enable the emergency workers including the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO and the Ambulance Service to manage the situation.
The public has been advised to move out of the area to nearby towns for their safety while recovery efforts are underway.
An appeal is also being made to nearby towns to open up their classrooms, churches etc to accommodate surviving victims.
Meanwhile, preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.
Most of the victims have been rescued and are on admission at various hospitals and clinics within the Bogoso Municipality.
Reinforcement of resources and personnel have been dispatched to the area to assist in the handling of the incident.
We continue to urge the public to remain calm as we manage the situation.
Further updates regarding the emergency evacuation of the injured will be communicated in due course.”
