The accident occurred on Friday morning while the crew were responding to an emergency call at Beposo.

They sustained varying degrees of injuries and are responding to treatment at the Salvation Army Hospital in Wiamoase near Agona.

The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO), DOIII Peter Addai.

The statement noted that, the Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, ACFO I Henry Fatai Giwah, has visited the affected personnel and has pledged support in ensuring their full recovery.

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The fire officers were reportedly responding to a distress fire call at Atebubu when a wrongful move by a motor rider caused them to crash their car.

According to reports, the tender attempted to swerve the motor rider who carelessly crossed the fire truck, leading them to skid off the dilapidated road.

The fire tender then lost its balance and summersaulted thrice on the highway, landing on its roof in a nearby bush.

While the truck got damaged beyind repairs, all five passengers sustained various degrees of injuries.

The Bono East Regional Fire Service Commander, DCFO George Anim Frimpong, confirmed two of the victims suffered dislocated bones, while one of them sustained a brain injury.

Four of the victims have been referred to Techiman Holy Family Hospital for further treatment.

Meanwhile, the commander also stated they were ready to send them to the 37 Military Hospital when their condition is stabilised at the Holy Family Hospital.