Yutong bus catches fire on Accra-Kumasi Highway
A Yutong bus caught fire on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Asuboi in the early hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026, prompting a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The Suhum Municipal Fire Station dispatched a seven-member crew led by ADO II Ocansey Bright after receiving reports of the vehicular fire involving the […]
A Yutong bus caught fire on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Asuboi early Thursday morning, prompting a rapid response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The Suhum Municipal Fire Station dispatched a crew of seven firefighters, led by ADO II Ocansey Bright, following reports of the engine fire involving bus GW 3886-26. Upon arrival, the firefighters detected smoke emanating from the bus's engine compartment.
Acting swiftly, they deployed a charged hose to cool the area and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading further. The driver had noticed an engine warning light and an unusual noise while traveling, stopping the bus before he discovered the fire. Despite the incident causing partial damage to the engine compartment, no injuries were reported. The GNFS stated that they are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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