Many Buried in Mass Grave following Huge Petro Tank Explosion

Dec 27, 2023 - 22:18
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Many Buried in Mass Grave following Huge Petro Tank Explosion

 Totota, Bong County: Several victims of petro tanker explosion have been laid in mass grave in Bong county, district #6 following a huge explosion along the Monrovia-Ganta highway.

In a tragic accident on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Totota, Bong County, a gas tanker explosion led to a devastating explosion resulting to deaths and severe burn on those believed to be residents of the area.

Late Wednesday evening, the district representative Moima B. Mensah, Senator elect, Johhny Kpehe along with family members and sympathizers stood in tears and witnessed the open grave burial of their citizens and love ones.

It is reported that those victims had gone too close to the fallen tanker that was carrying huge quantity of petro (Gasoline) estimated at about 9,000 gallons.

Reports indicate that numerous victims are now receiving treatment at various hospitals across Bong, Nimba, Margibi, and Montserrado counties. The aftermath of this incident has left communities grappling with the impact of the explosion.

 

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William K Howard William K Howard Jr is a young Liberian Journalist who is focused on investigative and human-interest reporting. He comes with about 10 years of experience in mainstream journalism. William K Howard is currently the Deputy Director of News at CT.com Liberia Limited, Kool 91.9FM/TV. His hard work has also earned him several professional certificates in journalism including Journalist of the year 2022/2023 in Liberia's biggest city, Paynesville.