A fatal road crash involving a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra-Tema Motorway has led to a fierce fire outbreak that has since been brought under control by firefighters.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that its personnel responded swiftly to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze.
“The fire involving a crashed fuel tanker and tipper truck on the Accra-Tema Motorway has been completely extinguished,” the Service said in an official update.
Although the GNFS described the incident as fatal, details of the number of deaths or injuries are yet to be released to the public. Emergency teams, including personnel from the GNFS and other responders, remain at the scene conducting recovery operations and post-fire assessments.
“Recovery operations remain ongoing at the scene as emergency responders continue with post-fire activities and investigations,” the statement added.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision between the two heavy-duty vehicles are still unclear. Authorities have launched investigations to establish the cause of the crash.
The incident caused significant concern among motorists and commuters on the busy motorway, with thick smoke and flames visible from a distance at the time of the accident. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas or other vehicles.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution and use alternative routes where necessary while clearance and investigative work continue on the affected section of the motorway.