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Two burnt to death in gas explosion at Denkyira Akwaboso

A gas explosion at a store at Denkyira Akwaboso in the Upper Denkyira West District on Sunday, July 26, 2020, has killed two people and injured 16 others.

The blast that occurred at a Gold Refinery shop while some staff were working shattered other shops around.

The huge blast saw the whole building shaking with ceiling fans, windows and other things falling off.

One died at the spot with his body severed beyond recognition and one at the hospital with four critically injured. Twelve others sustained minor injuries.

It is not immediately known what caused the explosion but officials of NADMO and the security agencies’ preliminary investigations revealed that it could be a result of gas leakage.

The names of the dead and injured are yet to be known.

The bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the Dunkwaw Municipal Hospital morgue while Police commence investigations into the matter.

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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