Flood, Power Cripples Accra... Death Toll Hits 150

Parts of Accra the capital of Ghana have been left without power as electricity sub-stations have been damaged in the flooding, which is making the ongoing energy shartages even worseNo fewer than 150 lives were lost in Accra, capital of Ghana, after a petrol station went up in flames.

People were said to have sought shelter in a filling station because of a downpour when the tragedy struck. It was learnt that the explosion resulted from the flood that swept stored fuel into a nearby fire.

Spokesman for Ghana Fire Service, Billy Anaglate, had told the BBC that 

“at least 96 people have died in a fire at a petrol station in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The flooding helped cause the fire.”

However, as of 9.30pm on Thursday, Sky News reported that the death toll had increased to 150.

It was gathered that rescue efforts were being hindered by the high volume of flood which had displaced many. There were also fears that the number of dead could rise as the search of the site continues.