A devastating explosion at a mining shop in Odumasi, near Konongo, in the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and scores of others injured, including two firefighters.

The blast occurred at a store selling dynamite and explosives used by local miners, triggering a series of powerful explosions that sent shockwaves through the area.

The explosion, which sparked a fire at the site, caused significant damage to nearby buildings. The impact was so intense that victims were rushed to hospitals for urgent medical attention.

The blast occurred approximately 50 metres from a fuel station, raising concerns about further danger. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion, but it remains unclear what triggered the blast.

According to officials, the driver of the first fire truck to arrive on the scene collapsed when his vehicle was caught in the explosion’s shockwave. Another firefighter sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Divisional Officer Grade 2 Joe Bryden, the Asante Akyem Central Municipal Fire Commander, confirmed that a local resident, who attempted to warn the firefighters to evacuate the area, tragically lost his life in the explosion.

“The individual was trying to alert the firefighters, but before he could escape, the explosion occurred. He was severely injured and later died,” Bryden told Luv FM.

Authorities are continuing to assess the full scale of the damage and casualties as investigations into the incident continue.

Source:TheDotNews