At least three Ghanaians and five Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion at a quarry site in Anto Aboso, Shama District, Western Region.
The deadly explosion is said to have occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9.
However, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), and the Ghana Police Service are on the scene, helping with rescue efforts as investigations also begin.
The cause of the disaster is not yet known.
The site belongs to STA-ADDSAMS Enterprise, formerly known as Omni Quarry.
The magnitude of the damage is being compared to the gas explosion that occurred at Appiatse in 2022.
Below are some scenes from the explosion featured on 3News
