A major disaster was narrowly averted by fire crews in the Volta Region following the overturning of a fuel tanker early Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on January 13 along the Nyangbo–Tafi Mador road. The tanker, en route from Accra to Yendi, overturned and began spilling its flammable cargo, creating an imminent risk of explosion.
Upon receiving a distress call at 0605 hours, teams from the Anfoega and Kpando Fire Stations, led by DO III Benjamin Yao Yaotse and supported by a regional towing unit, rushed to the scene.
They moved swiftly to secure the area, shut down the vehicle’s engine, and deploy firefighting foam to suppress vapours and prevent any ignition of the spilt fuel.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that this prompt and coordinated response successfully contained the hazard, safeguarding motorists and surrounding communities from a potential catastrophe.
The tanker driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Margaret Marquat Hospital in Kpando for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
Following the emergency operation, the tanker was safely recovered, the scene was declared safe, and normal traffic flow was restored.
In a statement, the GNFS praised the professionalism and teamwork of its personnel.
The service also reiterated the critical importance of promptly reporting emergencies and strict compliance with road safety protocols, especially for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
