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An explosion at the Electricity Corporation of Ghana Bulk Supply station in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has left a quarter of the citizens without electricity.
The explosion occurred around 5:00 pm, Thursday, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained.
Public Relations Officer of the ECG Erastus Baidoo confirmed the explosion to told Luv FM's Erastus Asare Donkor.
He said the earth reactor, cables and other key materials that supply electricity to the area have been completely burnt.
The fire that accompanied the explosion has been put out.
Erastus Baidoo said his outfit is working tirelessly to restore power to residents. He said they will be liaising with their branches in Accra to see how best the could help in the supply of electricity.
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