A fuel tanker from Burkina Faso has overturned on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway.
The accident occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024, after the tanker collided with a sedan.
The tanker driver lost an arm, and the sedan driver lost both legs in the crash.
The accident has caused a severe gridlock, leaving passengers and vehicles traveling to neighbouring communities stranded.
Some passengers told Citi News that no efforts have been made by the police or other agencies to clear the tanker and restore traffic flow.
“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, there’s no solution yet,” one passenger said.
Another passenger expressed concern about the potential for an explosion, saying, “We’re told they need permission from the Burkina Faso authorities to discharge the fuel and reposition the tanker. But what if it explodes?”
A Fire Service officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they have been keeping the temperature of the tanker under control since 11 am on Friday.
He mentioned that they are waiting for permission to offload the tanker.
Passengers are calling for urgent measures to ensure safety and clear the blockage.