Tragedy on Kasoa-Winneba highway – devastating explosion kills 15 and injures dozens

This afternoon, a devastating explosion occurred on the Kasoa-Winneba freeway, killing at the least 15 individuals and injuring greater than 35 others. The tragedy occurred whereas building employees concerned within the ongoing Winneba highway challenge have been finishing up rock blasting operations.

Witnesses described horrific scenes, with particles from the blast destroying close by properties and claiming the lives of unsuspecting passers-by. The neighborhood was in shock after the accident, and emergency crews labored tirelessly to rescue survivors from the rubble and transport the injured to close by hospitals for emergency remedy.

As authorities proceed to evaluate the total scale of the injury, the neighborhood is mourning the tragic lack of life on this surprising catastrophe.