15 Heartbreaking Photos That Capture The Devastation Of The #AccraFloods
On June 3rd, heavy rains in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, led to an explosion at a gas (fuel) station, which ravaged parts of the city. A leak in the station is said to be the cause of the explosion. Many people had gathered under the station to seek shelter from the heavy rains when the accident occurred. The death toll is said to be up to 150 people. The following are 15 pictures that capture the devastation in the city (as reported by Twitter users):
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https://twitter.com/Ronniechenga/status/606402080903970816
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Carried off roads by strong current. #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/839wEEbXPh
— Akwasi Sarpong 🎙️ (@akwasisarpong) June 4, 2015
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Circle in flames. (Photo via: @KobeSparxx ) #AccraFloods #Fire pic.twitter.com/lK8Blkj7zG
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) June 3, 2015
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https://twitter.com/oldaccraaca_boy/status/606223250574700544
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Families with young children and babies in #Osu have had to climb out of their houses as waters rise. #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/Aj7l7kK45X
— Sena (@LadySena) June 3, 2015
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#AccraFloods Mallam Total filling station after rains pic.twitter.com/xzNt304HyL
— Nii Lante Okunka (@nii_lante_jnr) June 6, 2014
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This is what #Accra looked like about 5 hours ago and it's still raining #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/PAXtDP50gl
— Lexis Bill (@lexisbill) June 3, 2015
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My condolence to all the families of the deceased. #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/HwEnaQdPdj
— Dj Lord Dash 🇬🇭 (@DjLordDash) June 5, 2015
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Rains have come down heavily on Accra. Movement has been difficult tell us your experiences@JOYNEWSONTV #AccraFloods pic.twitter.com/fPU7FDJLAY
— roland walker👣 (@rowalkerghana) June 4, 2015
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https://twitter.com/skuboye/status/606899158314844160
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#AccraFloods: Mayor tells BBC "paperwork" is delaying massive drainage construction project. http://t.co/jihck1YWI4 pic.twitter.com/nQJe5Br2w7
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) June 4, 2015
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#AccraFloods: GOIL Fuel Station Explosion At Kwame Nkrumah Circle Death Toll Hits 200 http://t.co/QHjmbFJ74v pic.twitter.com/U7MwouBDcC
— ROCKSTAR (@RockstarGhana) June 5, 2015
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Keep Ghana in your thoughts tonight. http://t.co/tFahw4A97J #Ghanafloods #Explosion #News
— Selina Tropiano (@angelicardour) June 5, 2015
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#AccraFloods photo by @AccraPhoto from Osu. Seen how the car is totally submerged? pic.twitter.com/i8uyu8cWHN
— MacJordan 👨🏾💻🇨🇦🇬🇭 (@MacJordaN) June 3, 2015
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May The Good Lord Grant Their Souls Eternal Peaceful Rest. #RIP #GhanaFloods #PrayForGhana pic.twitter.com/CCnYpBk0BV
— Austin #CFC Totti (@Austintotti007) June 5, 2015
If you live in Accra and would like to write about your experience or what you have witnessed, please email me directly at kovie@thoughtcatalog.com. 
