Dansoman gas explosion victim dies


One of the victims injured in the gas explosion that occurred at Wesley Gramma High School junction, near Dansoman in Accra has died two days after the accident. The other person remains in critical condition.

While mourning the death of the deceased person, the residents are convinced it is time for the station to be shut down completely. 

However, the owners are adamant. They are hoping for an ongoing investigation into Monday's disaster to be over in order for them to resume operations.

Meanwhile, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has attributed the gas explosion to "human error."


Spokesperson of the Authority, Yaro Kasambata, a local FM Radio, Joy News that under no circumstances should gas be discharged while the gates of the station are open.

Adding that the station cannot also be serving customers at a time it is discharging gas, hinting that was what happened in the Dansoman blast.

"Our immediate plan is to shut the place down and evacuate the LPG in the tank from the location," he said.

"We are also awaiting the work of the committee (tasked to investigate the cause of the blast); for now, the station remains closed," he noted.

Even though he agrees largely with the concerns of the residents, he said the NPA or any other regulatory body cannot whimsically go and shut down a station just because of the mere complaints by residents.

Mr. Kasambata, gave the assurance that the Authority will increase its supervisory roles and ensure that the stations comply with safety procedures.

Gas exploded at a gas station situated close to a fuel station in an area called "Sharp Curve" at the Wesley Grammar Senior High School junction near Dansoman a suburb in Accra last Monday.
 
Two persons were reported to been injured in that explosion.



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