ガーナの交通事故（からの大爆発）

　ガーナで、金鉱山で用いる爆薬などを積んだ車両がオートバイに衝突、擱座。積載物に引火して大爆発。13名以上は死亡したと見込まれる。

BBC Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion near Bogoso 21 Jan 2022

「At least 13 people have been killed in a huge explosion near a mining town in south-western Ghana, officials say.

A truck carrying explosives to a gold mine crashed with a motorcycle near the town of Bogoso, according to police.」

　衝突事故後15分ほどで爆発。この間、トラックの運転手は周囲に呼び掛け、避難させ、学童を含む相当数を事故から守った模様。事故はともかく、事故後の対応は満点だろう。素晴らしい。

「The truck was carrying explosives to the Chirano gold mine about 140km (87 miles) from the scene of the blast, when it was hit by a motorcycle, police say.

This reportedly caused a fire, leading to the explosion about 15 minutes later.」

「He warned residents to flee, which helped save many lives including schoolchildren.」

　事故にも特段、あからさまな過失は―ないようだ。それでも、もちろん、事故調査は行われる。

「Although the authorities say correct transportation procedures were followed, an investigation into the circumstances of the explosion has begun.

The tragedy has raised questions about safety measures when explosives are transported on Ghana's busy roads.」