A devastating incident occurred on the Buduburam stretch of the Accra-Winneba highway after a construction-related rock blast caused significant damage, claiming three lives and injuring over 40 people, five of whom are in critical condition.
The blast, conducted by a construction company working on the road, lasted for several minutes. Puretvonline.com sources indicate that the blast occurred after vehicles on the highway were halted for safety, yet the impact was disastrous.
Residents of the Buduburam area say this is not the first time such blasts have occurred during road construction, often causing damage to homes in the vicinity, particularly in the Big Apple area where roofing sheets are frequently destroyed.
Following the incident, angry locals attacked workers from the construction company, expressing their frustration over the repeated danger. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national leading the blasting team.
The injured have been rushed to St. Gregory Hospital in Buduburam for treatment.
The incident has raised concerns about safety practices during road construction in the area.