A boy of 2 years has been burned beyond recognition after two diesel tankers submerged in flame at pump station at Apremdo in the Efia-Kwesimintsim Constituency.
The boy whose name is yet to be established was burnt beyond recognition in the latest fire outbreak at the station located on stretch of Apremdo-Kwesimintsim constituency.
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According to sources, the child was left to sleep in one of the containers by the mother who operates a MOMO business at the vicinity.
The mother has sustained various degrees of injuries through the burns as she attempted to rescue the 2-year-old. She’s currently receiving medical treatment.
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The two tankers were awaiting filling at the Apremdo Total Filling Station according to reports on Skyy News.
“I heard a blasting sound from this area..the place was suddenly consumed by the fire” another eyewitness said.
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Per the reports, the Fire Service were able to get to the scene some 15 minutes after the incident. Heavy, dark smoke could be seen in the skies miles away.
The spectating crowd prayed the fire get extinguished in time lest it could run into nearby pump stations and the ‘Abenbenbobom market’.
“Two fire tenders have been exhausted here but no results. It seems the situation is out of control. More fire tenders must come in here”
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