Fuel Tanker Catches Fire on Accra-Kumasi Highway

A potentially catastrophic accident was narrowly avoided on the Accra-Kumasi highway after a fully loaded fuel tanker caught fire near New Jejeti on Monday.

The tanker, with registration number GT 6870-24, was transporting approximately 54,000 litres of fuel when it reportedly lost balance and overturned, sparking a fire.

Eyewitnesses at the scene described a tense moment as thick smoke and flames billowed from the vehicle, raising fears of a possible explosion.

Personnel from the Anyinam Fire Station responded swiftly to the emergency, arriving at the scene shortly after being alerted. Firefighters deployed cooling techniques and worked diligently to suppress the flames and stabilize the situation.

Thanks to the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Ghana National Fire Service, the blaze was brought under control without any reported injuries or fatalities. The quick intervention also ensured the safety of nearby commuters and residents, averting what could have been a major disaster.

Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, and investigations are underway. The Ghana National Fire Service has since received widespread praise for their effective handling of the situation.