Four feared dead in dynamite explosion near Budumburam

A dynamite explosion near Budumburam, along the Accra-Winneba highway, has reportedly left four people dead. The incident occurred during routine rock-blasting activities connected to ongoing highway construction.

Eyewitnesses say that the construction company usually provides warnings for people to vacate the area before any blasting takes place, but it remains unclear how the mishap on Monday afternoon happened.

The explosion tragically claimed the lives of four individuals, with several others suffering injuries of varying severity. In response, some outraged residents confronted workers at the construction site following the incident.