On 23 September 2023, a truck was stopped at the checkpoint at Nur Hawaad neighborhood, Beledweyne, but refused to pay the tax.

The explosion also resulted in the destruction of civilian homes, vehicles, and commercial establishments.

[2][1] Twenty injured people were moved to Beledweyne hospitals, while another 20 were in critical condition.

[3] Because Beledweyne's medical services were severely lacking, seriously injured people were transferred to Mogadishu for better treatment.

[1] Former president of Hirshabelle Mohamed Abdi Waare, expressed strong condemnation of the bombing.