National Ambulance Service treats 8 casualties after Avenor fire in Accra

The National Ambulance Service (NAS) treated eight individuals following a fire at the Duraplast Factory in Accra's Avenor area on Thursday, October 1. The Greater Accra Regional Command dispatched personnel to the scene promptly to offer emergency pre-hospital care and support other agencies involved in the incident. The Accra City Ambulance Station was the first to arrive on the scene, with further assistance from the Ridge and Stadium Ambulance Stations.

A total of 18 NAS personnel were deployed to support the emergency response operation. Two casualties were reported after a poly tank fell on them during the incident. Both were quickly assessed, stabilized, and transported to Holy Trinity Hospital for additional medical care. Additionally, a woman who collapsed at the scene was also addressed by NAS personnel, who noted that she regained consciousness following immediate assessment and treatment.

Five other individuals suffered minor burns and trauma-related injuries, receiving medical care at the scene. As of now, NAS has attended to a total of eight casualties. The Service stated that its teams remained at the scene, collaborating with other emergency response agencies as firefighting and recovery efforts continued. NAS expressed gratitude towards the emergency responders involved, calling their efforts vital for safeguarding lives and property.

They also appealed to the public to assist emergency personnel by keeping access routes clear, avoiding unnecessary movement in the affected area, and following directives from responders. NAS assured that further updates would be provided as more reliable information becomes available.