No Casualty after Fuel Tanker Fails Brake
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the brakes of the fuel tanker failed when it was attempting to climb a steep hill which resulted in the vehicle reversing into the ditch.
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There was no casualty on Monday morning when a DAF fuel tanker carrying diesel with registration number GR- 7764-P lost its brakes and veered into a ditch near a petrol station at Odorkor Tarrazo.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the brakes of the fuel tanker failed when it was attempting to climb a steep hill which resulted in the vehicle reversing into the ditch.
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In a statement it confirmed that there was a diesel spill; however, the prompt response by firefighters from the Dansoman fire station to the scene curtailed an explosion.
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“The crew arrived at the scene in good time to find an overturned DAF fuel tanker with registration number GR- 7764-P spilling diesel from its tank. The Crew used foam concentrate to prevent sparks and managed the spillage.”
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It also confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the accident.
It added, “The tanker was partially damaged, but a significant amount of diesel was salvaged and transferred to another tank.”
Source:opemsuo.com
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