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Gas explosion at Kumasi Shoe Factory leaves 3 injured, 2 cars burnt

A huge gas explosion at the Kumasi Shoe Factory in Atonso-Agogo in the Ashanti Region Friday morning has left three persons injured and two cars burnt.

The incident happened around 11am when a gas tanker said to have been offloading fuel into the company’s cylinder caught fire resulting in many workers fleeing for their lives.

The victims who sustained injuries during the stampede have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Firefighters who responded immediately to a distress call had a tough time battling the flames.

The area has been cordoned off to protect lives. No death has been recorded.

 

Source: Kasapafmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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