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AFP: Gas explosion in Ghana injures 130

KUMASI, Ghana (AFP) - A gas explosion in Ghana's second-largest city Kumasi has wounded about 130 people, a hospital official said late Saturday.

"Initially 123 people were brought in and late in the night about seven more came," Stephen Opuni, head of the accident and emergency centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, told AFP.

No deaths were reported from Friday's accident. Opuni feared the injury toll may be higher than 130.

"People were rushing anywhere where they could get medical attention," he said. read more