- Gas explosion occurred near Sanbra Hotel in Adum, Kumasi, at 5:50 a.m. on September 24, 2025.
- Four people, including a food vendor and her team, were critically injured.
- Victims were rushed to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for emergency treatment.
- Eyewitnesses heard a loud blast and reported the scene immediately.
- Ghana National Fire Service has begun investigating the cause of the explosion.
Tragedy struck in Kumasi early Wednesday morning when a gas explosion near the Sanbra Hotel at Adum left four people in critical condition.
The incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. on September 24, 2025, as a food vendor and her team prepared to start the day’s cooking.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a sudden, deafening blast that sent bystanders rushing to the scene.
They found the victims severely injured, prompting immediate medical intervention. All four individuals were quickly transported to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where they are receiving urgent care.
Authorities from the Ghana National Fire Service have arrived on site and launched a formal investigation to determine what caused the explosion.
The incident has raised concerns about gas safety practices in commercial areas, with residents urging stricter safety measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
