His Excellency, President George Manneh Weah has declared every week of nationwide mourning starting Sunday, January 7, 2024 as dire scenario experiences by well being authorities emerge displaying a rising variety of fatalities from the Tuesday, December 26 tanker explosion within the Central Liberian city of Totota.
The incident occurred when a gasoline tanker turned trapped after veering off the highway, and a few locals tried to scoop its contents. Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh stated about 40 folks died within the rapid aftermath of the fulmination, whereas dozens extra had been taken to a number of hospitals across the nation for therapy. The variety of deaths is alleged to have risen as many who sustained important burns have sadly succumbed to their wounds.
The Liberian Chief on the time expressed his deepest sympathy to the affected households and all these impacted by the unlucky incident whereas calling on the nation to rally round them. He implored well being authorities to make use of each accessible means at their disposal, together with beefing up manpower and gear with a purpose to deal with the rising variety of injured folks.
The President described photos from the incident as “deeply disturbing,” as he referred to as on the bereaved households to take solace within the Lord.
All prelates and homes of worship are inspired to proceed to wish for the bereaved households and the injured throughout this era.
President Weah has additionally ordered that flags on all public buildings be flown at half-mast throughout the week of nationwide mourning.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of Liberia: Government Mansion.
