Driver suffers severe chemical burns after hydrogen peroxide truck catches fire at Goriyiri

A driver has sustained severe chemical burns following a fire and reported explosion involving a truck transporting 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) believed to contain hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Upper West Regional Command responded to the incident after receiving reports of a fire and explosion involving the heavy-duty vehicle. According to the GNFS in a post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, October 28, a five-member firefighting crew, led by Assistant Station Officer (ASTNO) Balagee, was dispatched to the scene to contain the situation and prevent further danger. Upon arrival, the firefighters assessed the scene, identified the potential chemical hazards and implemented appropriate emergency response measures to bring the situation under control. The driver, who suffered severe chemical burns during the incident, was transported to hospital for medical treatment.