Three people have been confirmed dead while several others sustained injuries following a dynamite explosion at Anto-Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley municipality of the Western Region.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, triggering panic among residents after a powerful blast tore through the community, causing extensive damage.
Emergency response teams from the Ghana National Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service and the Ghana Police Service were quickly dispatched to the scene to rescue victims and transport the injured to nearby health facilities for treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest the explosion may have involved explosives used in quarry operations, although the exact cause has not yet been established.
The impact of the explosion caused significant destruction at the quarry site, forcing residents in the surrounding area to flee for safety.
Authorities have commenced investigations to determine the cause of the explosion, while emergency responders continue to assess the full extent of the damage and casualties.
