2022 Bogoso explosion

The Bogoso explosion happened on a road near Bogoso, Western Region, Ghana on 20 January 2022. A truck taking mining explosives crashed with a motorcycle. The explosion damaged the nearby Apiate village. The driver of the truck had noticed a fire and ran to warn people nearby to run to safety.

The blast destroyed many buildings and left a large crater next to the road. At least 17 people were killed and 59 injured.

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