Four people have been injured in a gas explosion at Suhum in the Eastern region.

The incident occurred in the neighborhood of a police residence. It is unclear what caused the explosion.

The MCE for Suhum Margaret Ansei who confirmed the incident to StarrFMonline.com said a man, his wife and their two children are the victims of the explosion.

They are currently receiving treatment at the Suhum Hospital.

A similar incident in Bole on Sunday led to the death of six people and several others injured.

The explosion caused massive damage to houses near the scene.