A fire tender has been involved in an accident at a fire outbreak scene at Buipe in the Savannah Region.

The cause of the accident is yet to be established.

In a video sighted by Myjoyonline.com, the fire tender is seen overturned at the scene of the blaze as residents look on.

Some residents who rushed to the area helped to put the vehicle back on its wheels.

The crew on board the fire tender were rushed to the Buipe Government Hospital for medical attention.

Meanwhile, the fire continued to burn as residents struggled to contain the situation in the absence of the accidented vehicle.

Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) were also at the scene, assisting with emergency response efforts and supporting affected residents.