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At least 78 killed in blast at Ghana gas station

An explosion at a gas station in Ghana's capital killed at least 78 people late on Wednesday, many of whom had sought shelter there from torrential rain, a fire brigade spokesman said.

The blast was caused by a fire that erupted in a nearby lorry terminal at around 10 p.m. (5.00 p.m. ET) then spread to the gas station and other buildings in Accra, Prince Billy Anaglate told JOYFM radio.

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