An unspecified number of persons have been fatally injured in a gas explosion at Takoradi in the Western region Tuesday morning.
It is not immediately known what caused the explosion at the Ghonco Chinese company located on the Sekondi road.
Onlookers who stood several meters away from the fire scene observing, were left injured with severe burns after a sudden explosion.
Eye witnesses say, the victims some of whom are in critical conditions have been rushed to hospital for treatment.
Personnel of the fire service have arrived at the scene frantically working to douse the fire.
