Nkawkaw: Firefighters from the Mpraeso Fire Station have rescued two injured persons and prevented a potential explosion following a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Nkawkaw Apesika in the Eastern Region.
According to Ghana Web, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that a distress call was received at 9:08 am, prompting the deployment of a five-member rescue team led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Effah. In a statement issued on June 11, 2026, the GNFS detailed the crew's swift response to the scene to undertake rescue and safety operations.
The report highlighted the effective measures taken by firefighters upon arrival. The team conducted rescue and safety operations, which secured the scene and averted a potential explosion. The GNFS statement also mentioned that the service managed to rescue two male victims who sustained injuries in the crash, subsequently handing them over to emergency medical personnel.
The injured were transported by ambulance to the Nkawkaw Roman Hospital for treatment. The GNFS emphasized the successful management of the incident, which included clearing the roadway and ensuring the free movement of vehicles in the area.