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Firefighters contain 45,000 litres of diesel, prevent explosion
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) rescued a fuel tanker driver and his mate on Tuesday after their vehicle overturned at Adubili Yili in Tamale, averting what could have been a major disaster.
The tanker was carrying about 45,000 litres of diesel when it overturned.
Firefighters from the Northern Regional Headquarters Sub-Station responded promptly to the scene. They worked to free the two trapped occupants and safely handed them over to the National Ambulance Service for medical attention.
To prevent a fire outbreak, the crew also cooled the tanker and contained the spilled fuel at the accident site.
During the rescue operation, two buses collided. One of the buses crashed into a parked GNFS fire appliance, damaging its air system.
No additional casualties were reported in connection with the secondary crash.
The GNFS Northern Region has urged motorists to exercise caution around accident scenes and to give emergency responders the needed space to operate safely.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, has held talks with the High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.
The meeting, according to the Ambassador, builds on the growing momentum in Ghana–Barbados relations, including the recent participation of Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, in high-level engagements in Ghana.
The two diplomats discussed strengthening cooperation in key areas including aviation and connectivity, tourism, trade and investment, education, culture, migration and security, reparations and multilateral affairs.
Ambassador Baba Sadiq noted that Ghana and Barbados share deep historical and cultural bonds, adding that the focus now is to translate that shared heritage into practical partnerships that connect people, unlock opportunities and strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans for the construction of a 270-megawatt solar energy project to power the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and the Gomoa Eco Park.
According to the MP, a delegation from AKA Energy Systems, led by its Chief Executive Officer, met with President John Dramani Mahama earlier yesterday, September 8, to formally inform him that preparations towards the project have commenced.
In a post, A Plus, who led the delegation to the Presidency, disclosed that the project will be a major power source for the manufacturing, industrial and commercial hub.
He stated that the project will be developed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
