GNFS responds to diesel tanker accident at Asuboi
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a road traffic accident on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Asuboi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The accident involved a DAF fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel. The Suhum Municipal Fire Station received a distress call at about 1:42 p.m. and dispatched a team of eight firefighters three minutes later.
The crew, led by Station Officer One (STNOI) Antwi Forson and assisted by Leading Fireman Nyade Gilbert Tettey, arrived at the scene at approximately 1:57 pm. Firefighters found the fuel tanker, with registration number GM 5938-21, had veered off the highway into a nearby bush but remained upright. Emergency personnel confirmed that no one was trapped or injured in the incident. The driver reportedly told authorities that the accident occurred after two middle tyres of the tanker burst, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.
The Fire Service secured the scene and ensured safety measures were put in place to prevent any potential hazard from the diesel cargo. The tanker sustained partial damage, but no casualties were recorded. The GNFS later returned to base at about 2:51 pm after completing the operation.
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A road traffic accident involving a fuel tanker occurred at Asuboi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway- the Ghana National Fire Service responded. The tanker was carrying a large quantity of diesel, raising concerns about potential hazards in the area.
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