A truck driver has suffered severe chemical burns following a fire and explosion involving a vehicle transporting 35 containers reportedly containing hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, prompting a response from the Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

A five-member firefighting team led by ASTNO Balagee arrived at the scene and assessed the situation, identifying the chemical hazards before beginning containment efforts.

The firefighters subsequently brought the fire under control.

The injured driver was transported to a hospital for medical attention. However, authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the driver’s condition.

The cause of the fire and explosion remains unknown, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are awaited.