Fuel tanker explosion at Ntoaso on the Accra–Suhum dual carriageway leaves at least three dead, multiple vehicles burnt, and several injured, police confirm.
Suhum–Nsawam Highway, Eastern Region – February 14, 2026
At least three persons are feared dead following a fatal motor accident involving a fuel tanker on the Suhum–Nsawam Highway in the Eastern Region.
According to a press release issued by the Eastern South Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Ntoaso on the Accra–Suhum dual carriageway.
The tanker, which was transporting petrol from Tema to Kumasi, reportedly lost control upon reaching a section of the road, resulting in a blast that caused fuel to splash onto vehicles behind it.
Vehicles and Motorcycles Destroyed
Preliminary investigations indicate that the explosion and resulting fire affected multiple road users.
Police confirmed that:
- Six vehicles were burnt
- Four motorcycles were also destroyed
The impact of the blast caused extensive damage, leaving charred wreckage along the stretch of the highway.
Casualties and Injuries
Authorities reported that two unidentified male charred bodies were found at the scene. An additional unidentified body was discovered inside one of the burnt vehicles.
About four persons who sustained injuries from the blast were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment.
Police say efforts are underway to identify the deceased and notify their families.
Emergency Response
The Ghana National Fire Service personnel from Suhum and Nsawam were deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread.
Police officers have also commenced visits to hospitals in the area to assist in identifying victims and coordinating further investigations.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to clear the damaged vehicles from the highway to ease traffic congestion.
Motorists Advised to Exercise Caution
The Police have advised motorists using the Suhum–Nsawam stretch to reduce speed and comply strictly with directives from officers managing traffic at the scene.
The Eastern South Regional Command stated that investigations into the exact cause of the accident are continuing.
The statement was signed by DSP David Fianko-Okyere of the Public Affairs Unit.
