Upper West Driver Suffers Severe Burns After Hydrogen Peroxide Truck Explosion

A driver sustained severe chemical burns after a fire and explosion involving a long vehicle transporting 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers of hydrogen peroxide in Goriyiri, Nadowli‑Kaleo District, Upper West Region. Firefighters from the Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived on the scene and worked to bring the situation under control. A five‑member crew led by ASTNO Balagee assessed the scene, identified potential chemical hazards and implemented response measures to contain the incident. The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment. The GNFS has not released further details on the circumstances of the fire, the extent of vehicle damage, or the driver’s current condition. The incident highlights the risks associated with transporting high‑concentration chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide in bulk containers.