Two have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Nkawkaw Apesika in the Eastern Region on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Firefighters from Mpraeso Fire Station swiftly responded to the incident after a distress call was received at approximately 9:08 am.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a five-member firefighting crew led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Effah was immediately dispatched to the accident scene to provide emergency assistance and ensure public safety.
Upon arrival, firefighters undertook rescue and safety operations to secure the area and prevent unforeseen danger to road users and nearby communities.
Two male casualties were rescued and subsequently handed over to emergency personnel and transported by ambulance to the Nkawkaw Roman Hospital for treatment.
According to the GNFS, the successful rescue mission managed the situation and brought it under control.
