2 years ago
Six victims of the catastrophic gas explosion in Appiatse were laid to rest at Appiatse Park in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal Assembly of the Western Region.
Thirteen people were killed and dozens more were injured in the explosion on Thursday, January 20.
Some of the victims have been buried since they were discovered.
Six of the surviving fatalities, including 15-month-old Ella Baidoo, were buried in a mass burial on Friday, March 11.
Ekua Nyame, 80, Justice Kwesi Takwa, 21, Emmanuel Quainoo, 29, Isaac Benyin, 45, and Michael Afriyie, 19, were among those laid to rest alongside the toddler.
The remains of 35-year-old Isaac Anane, who was part of the funeral, were transferred to Dumase on the Bogoso-Prestea Road to be buried.
Four people were buried last weekend, and two more are expected to be buried in their hometowns.
On Sunday, March 13, right before the final funeral service, a thanksgiving service will be held.
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