A truck loaded with sawn lumber crashed into the Wa Municipal Fire Station on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, putting the lives of personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at risk.
The incident happened while officers were preparing for a simulation exercise at the Wa Kejetia market, and they had to run for their lives when the truck, with registration number GT8045C, collided with the structure housing the fire engine. The impact was significant, destroying a lamp pole, damaging part of the building, and slightly affecting the fire engine.
According to the Acting Municipal Fire Commander, Assistant Divisional Officer Grade 1 (ADOI) Imran Iddrisu, the driver of the truck experienced a mechanical failure while reversing, which prevented him from applying the brakes. Fortunately, ADOI Iddrisu and his team managed to escape to safety before the truck could cause any harm.
The incident has highlighted the need to relocate the Municipal Fire Station, which is currently located near a roundabout and poses constant risks to the personnel’s safety.
The Upper West Regional Fire Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Isaac Kofi Obosu, emphasized the urgency of moving to a permanent, more secure structure, citing the station’s old building and unsuitable location. This incident should serve as a wake-up call to expedite the relocation process.
