Firefighters from the Hohoe Command in the Volta Region have safely contained a petrol tanker that veered off the road, damaging a high-tension electricity pole and a container shop.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the incident occurred on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, and that the crew, led by Municipal Commander DO III Bismark Hosu Porbley, responded swiftly. Power to the fallen lines was isolated before firefighting operations began.
The GNFS said the firefighters applied foam concentrate to cool the tanker, which contained about 54,000 litres of petrol, successfully preventing a potential explosion. With support from the Hohoe Police, the tanker was recovered and towed from the scene.
No injuries were reported. The GNFS said the tanker sustained minor damage to its windscreen and head compartment.
Source: Ghana National Fire Service
