A fatal road crash involving a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway triggered a massive fire outbreak, which has now been completely extinguished by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
The GNFS confirmed in an official update that firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control after responding swiftly to the scene.
“The fire involving a crashed fuel tanker and tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway has been completely extinguished,” the Service stated.
Although the exact number of fatalities has not yet been officially released, the GNFS described the incident as a fatal crash and fire outbreak. Emergency personnel 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 cause of the collision is yet to be established, and authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident caused significant concern among motorists and commuters on the busy motorway, with thick smoke and flames visible from a distance. Emergency services acted quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas.
Further updates, including confirmed casualty figures and preliminary findings from the investigation, are expected from the GNFS and the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) in the coming hours.
