A petroleum tanker accident at Yamoransa in the Central Region has left one person trapped and raised fresh concerns over the safety of stationary fuel tankers along busy roads.
The tanker, bearing registration number GT-1150-12, was reportedly parked at the roadside when it became involved in a collision. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
Emergency responders from the Central Regional branch of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were called to the scene and arrived promptly. Upon arrival, they found a person trapped inside the damaged vehicle and began rescue operations.
Fire service officials reported that the victim was successfully extricated from the wreckage, although the individual’s condition has not yet been made public.
Scattered personal items and spilled fuel at the crash site posed additional risks, prompting the team to secure the area for safety.
