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Ghanaian actors narrate how they nearly became victims of the Atomic gas explosion

Ingrid Alabi and Peter Ritchie were moments away from becoming victims of the gas explosion in Atomic Saturday, October 7.

The “Adam the Eve” actors were returning home from Koforidua along with makeup artist Mina Lawani, CEO of Minalyn Touch Makeover when they had to abandon their vehicles on the streets of Madina after they heard many shrieking on the streets due to the accident and run for cover.

They had travelled to Koforidua to make preparations for “Adam the Eve” premiere set to happen on Saturday, October 14 at Mac-Dic Royal Plaza Hotel.

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Mina Lawani narrated their ordeal to Zionfelix.net saying that they had to park their cars on the Madina-Adenta highway and had to run away because of the heat the explosion generated into the air.

She added that many drivers parked their cars and took to their heels because of the explosion. She admitted that she slipped and fell when rushing to save her dear life.

George Owusu the manager of Mansco Gas Filling Station said the explosion was sparked by an unnamed grilled meat seller close to his depot.

The gas explosion at Atomic Junction in Accra has claimed the lives of at least seven people and injured more than 132 people according to official estimation.

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