A truck carrying mining explosives collided with a motorcycle on the Tarkwa-Bogoso-Ayamfuri road in the Western Region of Ghana on January 20, 2022, causing a large explosion.
On January 20, 2022, a truck driven by Maxam carrying 10 tons of mining explosives between Tarkwa and Chirano collided head-on with a motorcycle on the Tarkwa-Bogoso-Ayamfuri road. The explosion destroyed the nearby Apiate village, killing 13 people and injuring 200. The truck, which was headed to the Chirano Gold Mine, owned by Kinross Gold, then ran over the motorcycle. The collision happened around 1:25 p.m., and the explosion happened about 45 minutes later.
A police spokesman stated that the truck was escorted by a Maxam security car in front of it and a police vehicle behind it
[2]. The police also stated that the driver of the truck had noticed a fire after the collision and rushed to alert people nearby to run to safety, including a nearby school and petrol station, with the escorting police officer. The truck exploded, causing a 20-meter (66-foot) wide crater in the road and causing damage to the nearby Apiate village, according to some locals, who said they had not seen any escort vehicles.
[2] Numerous people were nearby taking photographs and videos of the accident when the blast occurred
The explosion left a large crater in the road and destroyed several buildings. The National Disaster Management Organization stated that 500 buildings were damaged in the explosion, and some people were trapped by the collapse of structures. Others were damaged by fire in the aftermath of the explosion.
At least 380 residents were left without shelter.[8] Around 100 road vehicles were also damaged by the blast.
A Power Distribution Services Ghana (PDSG) electricity transformer was located close to the scene of the incident and was severely damaged.
[6] This and other electricity infrastructure damage cut power to approximately 30,000 people and would cost more In addition to being transported to the hospital, the truck driver sustained a severe head cut in the accident. Police requested that residents "move out of the area to nearby towns for their safety while recovery efforts are underway" and requested that nearby communities "open up their classrooms, churches, etc. to accommodate surviving victims.
Casualties were transported to the nearby Aseda Hospital, as well as a health center in Bogoso, hospitals in Tarkwa, and the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Takoradi.
The explosive truck's police escort driver was An excavator was brought to the scene by the Ghana National Fire and Rescue Service to help with the recovery.
PDSG restored power to all affected residents outside of Apiatse within 48 hours of the explosion.
NADMO established a 17-member committee to help with the distribution of relief items to prevent fraudulent activities.
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On January 20, 2022, a truck driven by Maxam carrying 10 tons of mining explosives between Tarkwa and Chirano collided head-on with a motorcycle on the Tarkwa-Bogoso-Ayamfuri road. The explosion destroyed the nearby Apiate village, killing 13 people and injuring 200. The truck, which was headed to the Chirano Gold Mine, owned by Kinross Gold, then ran over the motorcycle. The collision happened around 1:25 p.m., and the explosion happened about 45 minutes later.
A police spokesman stated that the truck was escorted by a Maxam security car in front of it and a police vehicle behind it
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