7 firefighters injured in car accident

In a disturbing turn of events, seven firefighters are currently recovering at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital in Akwatia and Kade Government Hospital from a horrific car accident that occurred in Adankrono while they were rushing to an emergency in Otwenkwanta.

The fire service was called into action after receiving an urgent emergency call about a tanker accident on the road near Otwenkwanta at around 08:37 on Sunday morning.

The team responded immediately to the call and set off on its mission at 8:38 a.m. But then they encountered an accident on a curve near the Gaso gas station, which led to a devastating accident involving the fire truck.

The exact cause of this disturbing incident remains unknown, but preliminary investigations have shown that it is likely due to a steering wheel lock malfunction.
Tragically, at the time of the accident there were eight people on board the fire engine with the registration number FS 438, one of whom escaped unharmed.

Following the incident, five team members were immediately rushed to St. Dominic Hospital, Akwatia for urgent medical attention, while the driver and the officer on duty were immediately rushed to Kade Government Hospital to receive necessary care.

In view of this disheartening incident, the Eastern Regional Fire Service Commander, Jennifer Naa Yarley Quaye, took proactive measures by visiting the hospitals where the injured persons were being treated and also inspecting the accident site to reassure those involved.

ACFO Quaye confirmed the condition of the firefighters involved and assured that all individuals are currently in a stable condition and are responding positively to the medical care they received.

By Vincent Kubi