Two injured in gas tanker accident at Nkawkaw Apesika

A road traffic accident involving a gas tanker occurred at Nkawkaw Apesika in the Eastern Region on Thursday [June 11] morning, resulting in injuries to two individuals.

The Mpraeso Fire Station personnel responded swiftly after receiving a distress call at approximately 9:08 am.

The Ghana National Fire Service reported that a five-member firefighting crew, led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Effah, was immediately dispatched to the accident scene to provide emergency assistance and ensure public safety.

Upon arrival, the firefighters found a gas tanker involved in the accident.

Given the potential risks associated with gas tankers, the crew promptly initiated rescue and safety operations to secure the area and prevent any further danger to road users and nearby residents.

The firefighters successfully rescued two male victims who were trapped or affected by the incident.

Both casualties were subsequently handed over to emergency medical personnel and transported by ambulance to the Nkawkaw Roman Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

Fire officials indicated that the rescue operation was carried out successfully, with the crew effectively managing the situation and ensuring the scene was brought under control.

The cause of the accident has not yet been disclosed, and authorities are expected to conduct further investigations to establish the circumstances that led to the crash.

No fatalities were reported, and the condition of the injured victims remains unknown.