A fuel tanker catches fire on Accra-Kumasi highway.
A major disaster was narrowly avoided on the Accra-Kumasi highway after a fully loaded fuel tanker caught fire near New Jejeti.
The incident, this incident occurred on Monday 29th April 2025 which involved a tanker with registration number GT 6870-24, carrying an estimated 54,000 litres of fuel.
The circumstances leading to the fire outbreakare unidentified but eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and fell on its side, which started sparking the fire.
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Personnels from the Anyinam Fire Station quickly responded promptly at the right time to the emergency call and rushed to the scene.
Upon the arrival of the fire personnels or firefighters they quickly took control of the situation, employing cooling techniques and closely monitoring the tanker to prevent an explosion.
Their swift and coordinated response brought the fire under control before it could have escalate into a deadly blaze in the highwayand nearby communities.
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The Ghana National Fire Service has since been commended for their timely intervention, which prevented a potential tragedy and ensured the safety of citizens and residents in the area.
