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A disaster was narrowly avoided on the Accra-Kumasi highway after a fully loaded fuel tanker caught fire near New Jejeti.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a tanker with registration number GT 6870-24, carrying an estimated 54,000 litres of fuel.
The circumstances leading to the fire outbreak are unclear, but eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle lost balance and fell on its side, sparking the fire.
Personnel from the Anyinam Fire Station responded promptly to the emergency call and rushed to the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters 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 escalate into a deadly blaze.
The Ghana National Fire Service has since been commended for its timely intervention, which prevented a potential disaster and ensured the safety of commuters and residents.
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