A Burkina Faso tanker, loaded with fuel, has overturned on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway road, blocking traffic on both sides road since Friday, July 12, 2024.
Citi News understands that a collision involving the fuel tanker and a sedan resulted in the tanker driver losing an arm and the sedan driver losing both legs.
Passengers travelling on the highway have been unable to access the road at FulaniKrom due to the gridlock caused by the fuel tanker accident.
Passengers in hundreds of cars caught up in the incident expressed fear of a possible explosion.
According to passengers who spoke to Citi News, no efforts have been seen by the police or other agencies involved to clear the tanker and allow traffic to flow, leaving hundreds of buses and passengers stranded at the scene.
Passengers expressed fear of a potential explosion and urged authorities to take urgent measures to ensure safety.
“We’ve been stuck here since Friday afternoon, with others saying they got here at 10 am. No food, no water, and as we speak right now at 1:40 am Saturday, there’s no solution yet,” said one passenger.
“We’re told they need permission from the Burkina Faso authorities to discharge the fuel and reposition the tanker. But what if it explodes?” another passenger questioned.
According to another passenger who spoke on condition of anonymity, a fire service officer revealed that they have been keeping the temperature of the tanker under control, since 11 am on Friday.
The fireman also mentioned that all authorities have refused responsibility until the tanker is fully offloaded.