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The source of the explosion is unknown though believed to have occurred in the station's fuel tanks. One survivor stated that the power had gone out before the explosion, but after the power was restored, they heard a "pop" and then the fire erupted. [3] About 96 people were taking shelter at the station before they were killed by the fire. [3]
Accra: 256 Unknown 2015 Accra explosion: 27 June 2015 ... 2021 Shivamogga explosion – A truck loaded with blasting gelatin exploded. [135] 27 January 2021
The 2015 Accra floods resulted from heavy continuous rainfall in Accra, the largest city in Ghana. [1] The rain started on 1 June 2015. Other causes of this flood is as a result of the improper planning of settlement in Accra, choked gutters which block the drainage system and a few other human factors.
June 3–11 people are killed in a fire at a filling station in Accra. [1] June 4 - An explosion happens in Accra, killing 78 people. [2] June 5 - The death toll of yesterday's explosion increases to over 200. [3]
ACCRA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - At least 17 people were killed and scores injured when a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine in western Ghana collided with a motorcycle, setting off an explosion ...
An explosion occurred on the French battleship Liberté: 256: 4 June 2015: Gas station explosion in Accra, Ghana 150–240: 18 July 1806: Gunpowder magazine explosion, Birgu, Malta 234: 23 December 2003: PetroChina Chuandongbei natural gas field explosion, Guoqiao, Chongqing, China 230+ 2 July 2010
For instance, on June 3rd, 2015, Accra, heavy rainfall in Ghana's capital led to flooding. [39] The main contributing factors were choked gutters that blocked drainage systems and improper settlements. [40] Over 200 people lost their lives due to a petrol station explosion during the flood.
The explosion was caused by a leak in the hose of a propane truck, in. A deadly explosion at a maternity hospital in Mexico City on Thursday, January 29, injured dozens and killed at least two ...