A deadly explosion at shops storing mining explosives in Odumasi, Asante Akyem Central Municipality, has claimed two lives and injured several others, including two firefighters.
Eyewitness Alhaji Amadu told Adom News correspondent Isaac Amoako that the explosion occurred around 7 p.m. on March 6, causing widespread panic in the community.
Chairman of the Odumasi Zongo community, Tijani Mohamed, confirmed the casualties and the severity of injuries sustained by the victims.
Meanwhile, the Asante Akyem Central Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assured Adom News that authorities would provide full support to the victims and conduct a thorough assessment of the situation.
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