Two injured in gas tanker accident at Nkawkaw Apesika

Two people have been injured in a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Nkawkaw Apesika in the Eastern Region on Thursday, June 11, 2026, morning.

The incident triggered a prompt response from personnel at the Mpraeso Fire Station after a distress call was received around 9:08 am.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service, a five-member firefighting team led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Effah was dispatched to the scene of the accident to provide emergency assistance and ensure public safety.

Upon their arrival, the firefighters encountered a gas tanker that had been involved in the accident.

Considering the potential hazards associated with gas tankers, the crew swiftly commenced rescue and safety operations to secure the area and mitigate further risks to road users and nearby residents.

The firefighters successfully rescued two male victims who were trapped or affected by the incident.

Both casualties were subsequently handed over to emergency medical personnel and transported by ambulance to the Nkawkaw Roman Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

Fire officials reported that the rescue operation was executed successfully, with the crew effectively managing the situation and bringing the scene under control.

The cause of the accident has not yet been revealed, and authorities are anticipated to conduct further investigations to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

No fatalities were reported, and the condition of the injured victims remains unknown.