One person has been confirmed dead, and several others, including firefighters, have sustained injuries following an explosion at shops selling mining explosives in Odumase, near Konongo, in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The fire reportedly started at one of the shops where dynamites and other explosives used by local miners are sold, triggering a powerful blast that destroyed buildings and left multiple people injured.
Although the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown, authorities have confirmed the death of a resident.
Firefighters deployed to contain the blaze also suffered injuries, while some victims reportedly had parts of their bodies dismembered.
The explosion occurred just a few meters away from a fuel station, raising further safety concerns in the area.