GNFS Averts Fuel Tanker Catastrophe at Apedwa Junction

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Suhum successfully averted a potential disaster involving a fuel tanker at Apedwa Junction on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. According to the Eastern Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, the incident occurred on August 7, 2025, when a Man Diesel fuel tanker with the registration number GN 4883-19 overturned and began leaking petrol. The driver had stopped to rest in an unstable area, causing the vehicle to overturn. The PRO explained that a fire crew led by ASTNO Agyeman Prempeh quickly responded to the emergency call. They used foam concentrate and water to cool the tanker and reduce fuel vapors, preventing a possible explosion. Additionally, the team constructed a temporary dam to stop the leaking fuel from polluting nearby water sources. He highlighted that the swift response of the fire crew, in cooperation with the Kyebi Police Command, ensured no loss of life or environmental damage. He also commended the professionalism and teamwork of all emergency responders involved.