A/R: Petrol Tanker Fire Kills One, Destroys Property at Adubinso
One person has died, another was injured, and several properties have been destroyed after a petrol tanker caught fire at Adubinso in the Afigya Kwabre South District.
The fire razed a house, a printing press, and several container shops in the area.
Details on what triggered the tanker fire are yet to be confirmed by authorities.
Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.
The injured victim is receiving treatment at a nearby health facility.
Fire officials and police have since visited the scene to assess the damage and begin investigations into the cause of the incident.
Residents of Adubinso described the fire as devastating, with many traders losing goods and livelihoods in the affected container shops.
The National Fire Service has cautioned drivers of fuel tankers and residents to adhere strictly to safety measures when transporting and handling petroleum products to avoid similar tragedies.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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