A tragic gas explosion at Oyoko, a suburb of the New Juaben North Municipality in the Eastern Region, has left one person dead and two others in critical condition at the Eastern Regional Hospital.

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The deceased, identified as Asante Rose, was a Purchasing and Supply student at Koforidua Technical University. She reportedly lost her life shortly after being rushed to the hospital.

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Eyewitness accounts suggest that the explosion occurred when Rose attempted to identify a gas leak in the kitchen by lighting a match, which triggered the deadly blast. Her younger brother and a female neighbor, who were also in the house at the time, sustained severe burns and are currently receiving treatment.

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Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service swiftly responded to the incident, managing the aftermath of the explosion and assisting police investigations.

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Meanwhile, the family of Rose has formally informed the management of Koforidua Technical University about the incident, though the institution has yet to issue an official statement

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