Government has commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and other security agencies for their quick response to the Saturday night’s gas explosion at Atomic Junction in Accra.
The explosion has so far led to the death of seven people with over 132 people sustaining various degrees of injuries.
In a statement signed and issued by the Minister of Information, Mr Mustapha Abdul Hamid on Sunday, October 8, 2017, said government commends GNFS and sister security agencies for their work during the gas explosion.
He said government has commenced investigations into the incident to prevent occurrence of such accidents in the country.
Mr Hamid also expressed government’s condolences with the bereaved families and wished the injured victims speedy recovery.
Below is the full statement
