The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued two injured persons following a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Apesika near Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
According to a statement posted on the GNFS Facebook page by the Public Relations Office of the Eastern Regional Command, firefighters from the Mpraeso Fire Station responded swiftly to the incident after receiving a distress call at about 9:08 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
A five-member rescue team led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) Effah was dispatched to the scene, where they carried out emergency rescue and safety operations.
Upon arrival, the firefighters secured the accident scene and took precautionary measures to prevent a possible explosion from the gas tanker.
The GNFS said two male victims who sustained injuries in the crash were rescued and transported by ambulance to the Nkawkaw Roman Hospital for medical treatment.
The rescue team also managed the scene, cleared the affected section of the road, and restored the smooth flow of traffic.
The Fire Service commended the swift response of its personnel, noting that their timely intervention helped avert what could have been a major disaster.
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