Fuel Tanker Crashes, Spills Petrol on Mankessim-Fosu Road

A fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of petrol has been involved in an accident at Dominasi Toboasi along the Mankessim–Fosu road.

In a post on Thursday, January 15, the Ghana National Fire Service confirmed that the tanker, with registration number AS 5140-24, was involved in the incident under circumstances yet to be determined.

It said firefighters from the Mankessim Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene and are currently managing the situation to prevent any escalation, particularly given the highly flammable nature of the fuel on board.

HAPPENING NOW A fuel tanker (AS 5140-24) carrying 54,000 litres of petrol has been involved in an accident at Dominasi Toboasi on the Mankessim–Fosu road. Firefighters from Mankessim Fire Station are on the scene managing the situation. More updates coming soon.

Authorities have not reported any casualties as of the time of filing this report.

The Fire Service has assured the public that further updates will be provided as the situation develops and investigations continue.

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