GNFS contains gas leak from tanker accident on Techiman-Nkoranza highway
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a gas leakage from a bulk tanker involved in an accident at Fiaso on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway in the Bono East Region. The tanker, which was carrying about 4,000 kilogrammes of gas, was involved in the accident on Thursday, August 27, 2026, resulting in a leakage from […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) managed to halt a gas leak originating from a tanker that had crashed on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway in the Bono East Region. The accident involving a tanker holding roughly 4,000 kilograms of gas occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026, causing a spillage. The incident was reported to the GNFS around 9:35 a.m., leading to the prompt deployment of firefighting units from Techiman and Nkoranza to the site.
A team of six firefighters from the Techiman Fire Station, led by Assistant Officer Awal Mohammed, and another six from the Nkoranza Fire Station, with fire tenders DPT FS 547 and DPT FS 509 respectively, were among the first on the scene. Upon their arrival around 10:23 a.m., the firefighters swiftly evaluated the situation and halted traffic in the impacted area as a precautionary measure.
They then utilized foam concentrate to effectively manage the gas leak, successfully containing the issue. The Municipal Chief Executive for Nkoranza South, Godfred Dapaa, was also present during the firefighting operation. The GNFS confirmed that the incident did not result in any casualties. The Service has warned the public to be vigilant around accident scenes involving gas and other hazardous substances, urging them to allow the emergency responders to safely handle such occurrences.
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