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  • Residents throng tanker truck at accident scene on the Accra-Kumasi highway to siphon diesel

    Residents throng tanker truck at accident scene on the Accra-Kumasi highway to siphon diesel

    Scores of community members swarmed an accident scene at Ohene-Nkwanta near Konongo on the Accra-Kumasi highway forcefully opening the compartments of a tanker truck and siphoning diesel.

    Despite intervention efforts by police and military officers, the crowd continued to take the diesel.

    The accident, which occurred at about 7 am on Saturday, involved a tanker truck loaded with diesel, a Toyota Camry, and a VIP-branded bus. Tragically, one person died in the head-on collision.

    The driver of the Toyota Camry died on the spot, while another occupant of the Camry, along with the driver and assistant of the tanker truck, sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

    The tanker truck was transporting 36,000 litres of diesel from Accra to Kumasi. Officers from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service faced significant challenges in clearing the accident scene and extricating trapped bodies from the completely wrecked Toyota Camry.

    Both the tanker truck and the Toyota Camry were eventually towed to the Konongo Divisional Police Command. Asante Akim Central Municipal Fire Commander, D.O 3 Joseph Bryden, provided details of the incident to Citi News.

    “There were three casualties, two injured and one reported dead, the Konogo fire team was swift and was able to minimise carnage,” he said.

    Mohammed Zakaria, the owner of the tanker truck, could not readily quantify his losses and described the siphoning of the diesel as unfortunate.

  • Fuel tanker catches fire on Kumasi-Accra highway

    Fuel tanker catches fire on Kumasi-Accra highway

    A fuel tanker exploded on the Kumasi-Accra Highway on Monday, April 29, prompting a swift response from firefighters.

    Under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, firefighters from Suhum Fire Station quickly arrived at the scene, where a Man Diesel fuel tanker, registered under GS 5343-18, was engulfed in flames.

    Upon receiving a distress call, the firefighters acted promptly, managing to bring the situation under control within minutes.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported on its Facebook page that there were no injuries resulting from the incident. However, the cause of the explosion is currently being investigated.

    Despite significant damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the timely intervention of the firefighting crew prevented a catastrophic explosion, thereby saving the entire bulk and its contents.

    “Despite extensive damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the quick action of the crew prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck saving the entire bulk and its contents. The swift response of the crew, showcased their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.”


    The GNFS commended the crew for their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.

    Read below the post by GNFS on Facebook

    E/R: SUHUM FIREFIGHTERS QUELL TANKER EXPLOSION OFF THE KUMASI-ACCRA HIGHWAY

    Responding to a distress fire call on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, firefighters from Suhum Fire Station, led by STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, averted a potential disaster involving a blazing Man Diesel Fuel Tanker with registration number GS 5343-18.

    Arriving promptly at the scene, the firefighters battled the flames, bringing the situation under control within minutes and extinguishing the fire entirely shortly after. The cause of fire remains under investigation as no injuries were recorded.

    Despite extensive damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the quick action of the crew prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck saving the entire bulk and its contents.

    The swift response of the crew, showcased their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.
    Filed by the PRO, Eastern Region (Monday, April 29, 2024)

  • VIDEO: Passengers narrowly escape Kumasi-Accra highway armed robbery

    VIDEO: Passengers narrowly escape Kumasi-Accra highway armed robbery

    A frightening incident occurred on the Kumasi-Accra highway as passengers aboard a 2M Express bus narrowly evaded a robbery attempt.

    Despite the chaos, the passengers and driver emerged unharmed, largely due to the calm demeanor of one mysterious passenger.

    Netizens described how this particular passenger remained absorbed in a phone call throughout the journey, seemingly oblivious to the unfolding danger.

    Even as the robbery escalated, with gunshots ringing out, he maintained his composure and continued his conversation without missing a beat, per the video in circulation.

    However, what startled those around him was his bizarre attempt to open the bus door during the robbery. His actions left everyone puzzled, raising questions about his priorities and state of mind in such a terrifying situation.

  • Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway leaves five injured

    Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway leaves five injured


    A Toyota Corolla car carrying five individuals, including the driver, sustained injuries in a severe road accident when it collided with a moving Benz Tipper truck.

    The incident occurred as the speeding Toyota Corolla, traveling from the Ejisu direction to Tech-junction, failed to adhere to a red traffic light at the Tech roundabout on Friday, February 9, 2024, around 5:00 pm.

    The injured parties, namely Agyemang Amankwah (the driver), Opoku Andrews (48 years old), and Emmanuel Nyomator (29 years old), are currently hospitalized.

    Kingsley Narh (27 years old) and Kwabena Boateng (32 years old) are also undergoing treatment.

    The police statement highlighted that the collision involved the Toyota Corolla and a Benz Tipper truck (No.AS9362G) driven by Agyemang Amankwah, aged 48 years, who was proceeding from the CCC-direction when the traffic light signaled green for him to proceed.

    “At Tech roundabout he failed to observe the traffic light when shown red with his speeding vehicle and crashed into a Benz Tipper truck No.AS9362G, being driven by Agyemang Amankwah, aged 48 years, who was from the CCC-direction when the Traffic light had shown green for him to go,” the statement read in parts.

    The police have towed the accident vehicles to the station for testing, and investigations into the precise cause of the crash are ongoing.

  • 8 injured in road crash off Kumasi-Accra Highway

    8 injured in road crash off Kumasi-Accra Highway

    On January 13, some eight individuals sustained injuries for their involvement in a road accident at Ohene-Nkwanta near Nobewam, off the Kumasi-Accra highway.

    A distress accident call was received by the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station and a rescue team, led by STNO II Odjer Jonathan, arrived at the crash scene.

    The crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21), a Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15), a Mercedes-Benz C180 (NR-1977-18), and a Benz Sprinter (GE-7256-14).

    The Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Benz C180 suffered significant damage to their engine compartments and windshields, while the rear of the Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21) was partially damaged, along with the Toyota Land Cruiser (VR- 2105-15).

    Of the 8 victims, 4 had already been rescued by the public and taken to the hospital.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

  • Government threatens action against illegal miners destroying road projects in Osino

    Government threatens action against illegal miners destroying road projects in Osino

    The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated actions to eradicate illegal miners encroaching upon sections of the project sites for the bypasses along the Kumasi-Accra Highway. 

    As concerns rise over the impact on the construction progress, the government has vowed to take firm measures to reclaim control and ensure the integrity of the ongoing infrastructure development.

    Contractors working on the Osino and Anyinam bypasses find themselves confronted with a formidable challenge as illegal miners have encroached upon the designated right of way for these vital construction projects. The encroachment raises concerns about the potential impact on progress and underscores the need for swift and decisive measures to address the situation.

    At the Konongo project site of the bypass, contractors are also dealing with swampy areas as they continue with site-clearing activities.

    “Swampy sections are very soft with a lot of water, and you cannot pass a road on it. You have to remove it, and then when you reach a reasonable level of firm ground, you put in your boulders to make sure the underground water does not affect your road. So, if you do not have the equipment to deal with it, it is really difficult to work within such sections.”

    Eight local contractors are currently engaged in constructing the four bypasses covering over 45 kilometers specifically on the Konongo, Enyiresi, Anyinam, and Osino sections of the Kumasi-Accra highway.

    The completion of the bypasses is expected to reduce travel time, vehicular traffic, and road crashes on the highway.

    Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, expressed satisfaction during his inspection of ongoing works and pledged the government’s commitment to addressing challenges by providing financial resources for the project.

    The Minister bemoaned the activities of illegal miners and expressed the government’s commitment to fight the menace and also make funding available to ensure the completion of the project.

    “A lot of the sections that had been worked on already are so much deteriorated by galamsey activities. At one of the stretches at the Osino bypass, the contractors continue to encounter galamseyers, but we have a way of dealing with them.

    “I want to assure the contractors that the government stands solidly behind them, and as much as possible, we will continue to make resources available to them because this is a mega project being carried out by the government, and I believe that it will not stall.”

  • Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway claims 2 lives

    Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway claims 2 lives

    Two people are reportedly dead following a gory accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.

    According to a witness, they died on the spot when two trailers collided on the highway.

    One of the vehicles with registration number GW 1567-11 was captured in a video report by a witness, while the other vehicle had its registration number destroyed after the accident.

    The accident occurred at the Engleshie stretch of the Kumasi-Accra road on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at about 5:30 p.m.

    The Assembly Member for Breman Electoral Area, Obour Sika, who was at the scene said one of the two trailers had one of its tires bust, leading to the collision.

    He noted that it took travelers who stopped by to rescue the mangled bodies of a driver and his mate, who died from the dented vehicle after the accident.