Heavy rains fell in Ghana earlier this week causing widespread flooding in the capital city of Accra. There were chaotic scenes with cars being carried away by the water and people being trapped in their homes and offices by the water levels.
Many people were taking shelter in a petrol station. The waters carried diesel and petrol to a nearby house where a fire triggered an explosion that devastated the station and entire area. The flooding hampered rescue attempts and it is reported that 175 people were killed with that number is expected to rise.