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1st LD: 7 dead in gas explosions in Ghana's capital

Source: Xinhua   2016-12-23 04:46:42            

ACCRA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were confirmed dead and 12 others injured after explosions hit Ghana's capital Accra on Thursday evening, rescuers told Xinhua.

Xinhua reporters at the site said a blast took place some meters away from a gas station near the Ghana International Trade Fair Center, igniting fire that spread to the station, where a truck was discharging gas, and cause a second blast.

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1st LD: 7 dead in gas explosions in Ghana's capital

Source: Xinhua 2016-12-23 04:46:42

ACCRA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were confirmed dead and 12 others injured after explosions hit Ghana's capital Accra on Thursday evening, rescuers told Xinhua.

Xinhua reporters at the site said a blast took place some meters away from a gas station near the Ghana International Trade Fair Center, igniting fire that spread to the station, where a truck was discharging gas, and cause a second blast.

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