One of the victims of the explosion in Appiatse back in January has died.
Fifty-nine-year-old Ante Ama Nsowaa passed away on Wednesday dawn, according to the Appiatse Disaster Relief Committee.
This was after she spent months in the hospital due to injuries sustained in the blast.
She is said to have also undergone an amputation of her left leg at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on August 29.
The Committee says it is devastated by the development especially as they hoped she would recover after the medical procedure.
The committee also expressed their condolence to the family.
The late Ama Nsowaa was among the 954 persons affected by the explosion which saw over 14 people killed and 155 people sustained various degrees of injury.
The Thursday’s incident occurred when a truck conveying mining explosives collided with a motorcycle and a third vehicle close to an electricity transformer.
Following the accident, among other things, government launched a full-scale investigation into the incident.
Latest Stories
-
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation challenges graduates to maximise benefits of community apprenticeship programme
1 hour -
GBC accuses Deputy Information Minister Sylvester Tetteh of demolishing its bungalow illegally
1 hour -
Boost for education as government commissions 80 projects
2 hours -
NAPO commissions library to honour Atta-Mills’ memory
2 hours -
OmniBSIC Bank champions health and wellness with thriving community walk
2 hours -
Kora Wearables unveils Neo: The Ultimate Smartwatch for Ghana’s tech-savvy and health-conscious users
2 hours -
NDC supports Dampare’s ‘no guns at polling stations’ directive
2 hours -
Police officer interdicted after video of assault goes viral
2 hours -
KNUST’s Prof. Reginald Annan named first African recipient of World Cancer Research Fund
2 hours -
George Twum-Barimah-Adu pledges inclusive cabinet with Minority and Majority leaders
3 hours -
Labourer jailed 5 years for inflicting cutlass wounds on businessman
3 hours -
Parliament urged to fast-track passage of Road Traffic Amendment Bill
3 hours -
Mr Daniel Kofi Asante aka Electrician
3 hours -
Minerals Commission, Solidaridad unveils forum to tackle child labour in mining sector
3 hours -
Election 2024: Engagement with security services productive – NDC
3 hours