Tyre burst causes truck fire along Cape Coast–Takoradi road
A DAF truck transporting marble stones caught fire at Ayensudo, near Aroma International School, along the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road on Wednesday, August 5.
On Wednesday, August 5, a DAF truck hauling marble stones experienced a fire incident on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road, near Ayensudo, close to Aroma International School. The Ghana National Fire Service reported that the vehicle was en route from Takoradi to Cape Coast when the blaze ignited. The incident came to light when a patrol team from the Customs Division notified emergency services.
Upon their arrival, firefighters encountered the truck completely engulfed in flames. Efforts to combat the fire were successful, and it was ultimately extinguished. Initial investigations suggest that the fire was triggered by a burst in one of the truck's rear tyres. The driver had stopped the vehicle to examine the damaged tyre but discovered flames shortly thereafter and promptly summoned help.
Despite the intense fire, the vehicle was not entirely destroyed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or fatalities.
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