Footage from the rural community of Apiate in Ghana shows the scale of devastation after a truck carrying explosives detonated, flattening homes and killing at least 13 people
The ministry of lands and natural resources said in a statement that Maxam would be suspended from manufacturing, transporting or supplying explosives for mining operations pending the outcome of investigations into the incident.
Kinross said it planned to provide support to the response efforts and relief items to those affected. Police are treating the site as a crime scene while they investigate, he said, without providing details.There was a pause between the collision and the explosion, which gave the driver time to tell the community that they were in danger, said police spokesperson Ofori." also announced to most community members to move out, including the moto rider," Ofori said.
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