Fuel Tanker Overturns on Tema Harbour Road After Pothole Collision
📍 Accra • by Znews • Jun 20, 2026
In a dramatic incident yesterday, a fuel tanker overturned on the Tema Harbour Road, close to Community 8, after reportedly striking a massive pothole along the busy stretch.
The accident triggered an immediate response from emergency services, with swift coordination between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ghana Police Service. Their teams wasted no time in sealing off the area—prioritising hazard prevention and safeguarding both motorists and nearby residents from any potential spill-related risks.
Following several hours of meticulous recovery operations, the overturned tanker was finally winched back upright and cleared from the roadway. With the scene fully secured, traffic flow returned to normal, bringing relief to commuters and businesses that depend on this critical arterial route.
The incident serves as another stark reminder of the persistent dangers posed by deteriorating road infrastructure—and the vital importance of swift, coordinated emergency response in averting disaster.
The accident triggered an immediate response from emergency services, with swift coordination between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ghana Police Service. Their teams wasted no time in sealing off the area—prioritising hazard prevention and safeguarding both motorists and nearby residents from any potential spill-related risks.
Following several hours of meticulous recovery operations, the overturned tanker was finally winched back upright and cleared from the roadway. With the scene fully secured, traffic flow returned to normal, bringing relief to commuters and businesses that depend on this critical arterial route.
The incident serves as another stark reminder of the persistent dangers posed by deteriorating road infrastructure—and the vital importance of swift, coordinated emergency response in averting disaster.
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