President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has donated Gh¢ 200,000 to support victims of the explosion at Apiatse.
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia revealed as he visited the relief centre to present essential items that will be needed.
The Police brief the public that “Most of the victims have been rescued and are on admission at various hospitals and clinics within the Bogoso Municipality”.
They further noted “Reinforcement of resources and personnel have been deployed to effectively handle the incident.
“We continue to urge the public to remain calm as we manage the situation”
“Further updates regarding the emergency evacuation of the injured will be communicated in due course”
Residents on the other hand stated that most people who approached the tanker died giving a rising number of 17 people died and 59 injured.