GNFS contains 13,500-litre diesel spillage at Odumase Afrancho
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a diesel spillage involving a bulk tanker at Odumase Afrancho near the Liberty Fuel Station off the Trede Road in the Ashanti Region.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained a diesel spillage caused by a bulk tanker accident at Odumase Afrancho in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which occurred on August 8, 2026, involved a Benz bulk tanker that overturned due to a steering lock, leading to the release of approximately 13,500 litres of diesel.
The GNFS responded promptly, with the BOST Fire Post appliance DPT FS 730 arriving on the scene at 5:02 p.m. Firefighters utilized foam to neutralize the spill and ensure no casualties occurred. The tanker, bearing the registration AS 8307-Z, sustained significant damage to its bulk tank but no salvage operation was necessary. All firefighting efforts concluded by 9:59 p.m.
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