Mad rush for fuel in Kumasi as tanker overturns

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CORNEY 8 years ago

"lost his balance" foolish reporting,how did he 'lost' his balance for the truck to overturn?

Sometimes out of ignorance we do things that can cause a disaster,this truck can easily explode to hurt or even killed all the ...
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"lost his balance" foolish reporting,how did he 'lost' his balance for the truck to overturn?

Sometimes out of ignorance we do things that can cause a disaster,this truck can easily explode to hurt or even killed all the people standing there to fetch fuel.
Karanbani 8 years ago

Next piece of news will be,
"Rush to bury burnt people who were mad to rush for fuel in Kumasi when tanker overturned".

Next piece of news will be,
"Rush to bury burnt people who were mad to rush for fuel in Kumasi when tanker overturned".
insight to the bone 8 years ago

Ghana belongs to the Akans and Africa to the Africans,not Arabs ,Lebanese , Islam or any other occupational retrogressive ,corrupt forces.For those in doubt see events around the bond of 1844 and agreements of 1871 which were ...
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Ghana belongs to the Akans and Africa to the Africans,not Arabs ,Lebanese , Islam or any other occupational retrogressive ,corrupt forces.For those in doubt see events around the bond of 1844 and agreements of 1871 which were the basis for independence and tell me if its about Arabs , ewes , Muslims , Lebanese or what have yous. Its idiots who teach children to think Akosombo is ewe and Akans of Accra are now Gas by identity if not ethnicity.JJ's fake revolution was nothing but a war against the Akans camouflaged by politics of propaganda rhetoric. When they realized that Kutu Acheampong and some of the Akan intelligentsia with the then stakeholders were considering the Secession or separation of the Ewes from the rest of us they decided to decapitate the threat as they would lose their breadbasket of Gold and cocoa. That is why all the generals and upper echelon of the army and security were murdered. They then needed purge the civil service of any threat so under the guise of an IMF program fired most and the rest were driven out by being falsely accused of being agents of the CIA , where in the world did the CIA in peace time employ over 100,000 foreign civil servants as informants? America very gladly accepted these highly trained people and kept quiet. Now these ayigbe are clutching to the last straws of power but we shall boot them out this year. This issue of these gitmo ex cons is deal between Nana ,Mahama and Obama so crying over spilt milk is pointless. America knows the lives of these aint worth shit here as just like these criminal idiots who come to Ghana because of gold end up dead weekly and so are no more even news so will these 2 be dealt with sooner or later and they can never be protected successfully by our national security. America has used this to teach us a lesson , if we allow a corrupt compromised president to sit there and we not act any power political , criminal or national will sooner or later be able to twist his arm to do something detrimental to the interests of the people. Since the bond of 1844 for only nation that has always been on our side through think and thin is the USA and as such are our brothers. We are to blame and we are lucky they sent us the 2 instead of some other insidious woe. Political parties should now weed out all corrupt elements and focus on those who are loyal to the needs and wants of our people. The reaction of the chief imam and his spokesman also confirms that Islam and Muslims have no loyalty to the interests of the majority or the people of Ghana so we need to do everything to separate ourselves or ban Islam. Why is it that common sense does not factor in the equation and they rejoice at the reception of these terrorists . Is it because they now have the direct links to start undermining even more the society? They add insult to injury and claim we are xenophobic but refuse to recognize the fact that we would react in the same way when the USA chooses to start exporting their other criminals like pedophiles , mafia cosa nostra or simple psychopath murderers. If we were calm in receiving their criminals then that would be cause for worry so they should all shut the fuck up.
The silence of Nana on the matter of these gitmo ex cons is a confirmation that both he and Mahama have capitulated in the face of a greater force and i suspect the super power USA. Like it or not America has waded into our conflict and you will now see a structural transition of power to the NPP . Notice all of a sudden the dumsor is no issue , corrupt ministers resigning over trivialities without a fight ,etc.The idea NDC has denied us our cutlass revolution and opted out 9 months before the election for a peaceful transition of power is FALSE, my advice to you folks is to remain steadfast in the battle to remove NDC from there. Americans are naive to think that NDC will go peacefully , we have checked and noticed that they have increased activities to cause chaos around the election which will lead to ethnic conflict and war , they have no intention of respecting any agreement which includes them relinquishing power. We would like to forget about politics and concentrate on rebuilding our country , heal the wounds and create unity but it seems the Americans did not learn anything from their experience with Qaddafi , he broke so many agreements that in the end its was only by war and force he was removed from there. ITS NOT OVER YET. Frenzied activities are ongoing to make sure the pepeni/ayigbe alliance of evil does not leave in peace so go back to your preparations of defending yourselves when war starts . Do not be massacred like chickens as our brothers in Libya were because they refused to read the signs of the times .We witness the activities of these extremist criminals in Burkina Faso and realize we must have these 2 executed before its too late. When America couldnt find friends or allies to willing take these gitmo ex cons they turned to their brothers who because of corruption have a compromised leadership so can be arm twisted to accept the unthinkable. Radical extremist probloms require radical swift solutions , we should bribe our corrupt security agencies to kill these idiots who agreed to come here and be the nucleus of future destabilization . The embassy honestly admits they can not vouch for these criminals which confirms even after 14 years incarceration they are not rehabilitated
yaw 8 years ago

Asantes, illiteracy and ignorance are killing them, they talk too much yet don't know anything, don't u guys know u will be burnt alive, aaaaaba, Asantes

Asantes, illiteracy and ignorance are killing them, they talk too much yet don't know anything, don't u guys know u will be burnt alive, aaaaaba, Asantes
wiseman 8 years ago

I never knew your such a big animal, who told you is only Ashanti's who live in kumasi,,,all these people you see can be from any tribe anwona carpenters and trokosi kayayee has taken our city coz of our hospitality wai!!!!! ...
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I never knew your such a big animal, who told you is only Ashanti's who live in kumasi,,,all these people you see can be from any tribe anwona carpenters and trokosi kayayee has taken our city coz of our hospitality wai!!!!! aboaba womaame tw3 kankan
Adele P 8 years ago

Why waste your time on illiteracy. Kumasi is now home to everyone like Accra. That fool just wants to insult Ashantis and found an occasion through the accident. Let him worry 24 hours over the greatness of the Ashantis.

Why waste your time on illiteracy. Kumasi is now home to everyone like Accra. That fool just wants to insult Ashantis and found an occasion through the accident. Let him worry 24 hours over the greatness of the Ashantis.
Dave 8 years ago

My friend they are Ashanti monkey, who don't know better

My friend they are Ashanti monkey, who don't know better
Sam 8 years ago

Idiot, did you read the report? Anloga junction area is where the Trokosi Ewes live in Luna's. Those fools are Ewe incestuous fools.

Idiot, did you read the report? Anloga junction area is where the Trokosi Ewes live in Luna's. Those fools are Ewe incestuous fools.
Baba Ali 8 years ago

It is a Ghanaian disease. If it happened in your village may be your dad and brothers and uncles will be leading the charge. Stop "tribalizing" issues.

It is a Ghanaian disease. If it happened in your village may be your dad and brothers and uncles will be leading the charge. Stop "tribalizing" issues.
Concerned Citizen 8 years ago

AFRICANS WILL NEVER LEARN

AFRICANS WILL NEVER LEARN
Nana 8 years ago

These people will have been burnt alive assuming there was any fire catching the deluge patrol. Lucky for them.

These people will have been burnt alive assuming there was any fire catching the deluge patrol. Lucky for them.
Akwasi 8 years ago

Because of poverty these people do not care about their lives. High petro prices killing Ghanafo. This is worst than suicide mission if it had caught fire. Imagine worst than the Goil disaster.

Because of poverty these people do not care about their lives. High petro prices killing Ghanafo. This is worst than suicide mission if it had caught fire. Imagine worst than the Goil disaster.
LONTO-BOY 8 years ago

This is absolutely terrifying looking at these stupid people risking their lives around an overturned fuel tanker. They could easily be engulfed in flame.

The Police and Fire Service personnel should have cordoned off the ...
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This is absolutely terrifying looking at these stupid people risking their lives around an overturned fuel tanker. They could easily be engulfed in flame.

The Police and Fire Service personnel should have cordoned off the road and move people away from the accident scene.

I simply cannot understand why some people think it's definitely a clever idea to scoop up fuel from an overturned tanker.
GEORGE 8 years ago

They have no idea it could explode. That s how enlightened they are.

They have no idea it could explode. That s how enlightened they are.
Who 8 years ago

Yes, the smelly Ewes who live there. Anloga junction is trokosi neighborhood in Kumasi.

Yes, the smelly Ewes who live there. Anloga junction is trokosi neighborhood in Kumasi.
Yeye 8 years ago

The people are so poor that they would take any risk to make a few Cedis to live on, and damn the consequences. This is how low this country has sunk to. Life has become so meaningless for the majority of citizens that for ev ...
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The people are so poor that they would take any risk to make a few Cedis to live on, and damn the consequences. This is how low this country has sunk to. Life has become so meaningless for the majority of citizens that for even 5 Cedis, Ghanaians would risk their own lives or even kill.

This desire to scramble for trifles in order to keep limbs and soul together is extended to the option to rob others at gun/knife point to make some money.
peeeeee 8 years ago

Idiots idiots ,cant believe fools scooping fuel,all u need is a little spark and a fireball will kill everyone in sight!!!

Idiots idiots ,cant believe fools scooping fuel,all u need is a little spark and a fireball will kill everyone in sight!!!
45 degree road turns for heavy trucks 8 years ago

My wife rightfully calls them the nonsensical roundabouts and turns the heavy truckers have to negotiate Kumasi. Why can somebody from the national or local government do something about them and make it easier for the north- ...
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My wife rightfully calls them the nonsensical roundabouts and turns the heavy truckers have to negotiate Kumasi. Why can somebody from the national or local government do something about them and make it easier for the north-bound heavy trucks to pass through Kumasi without the numerous dangerous accidents a lot of the trucks encounter. Better still why can there be a total bypass road avoiding Kumasi all together for the trucks to and from the north and Burkina Faso. I am certain that truck owners and drivers would be happy to pay a toll on a road bypassing Kumasi considering all the headaches the truckers go through negotiating single lane roundabouts and 45 degree road turns. Let the government act now to save life and property.
Will black ever learn? 8 years ago

Afterwards the fire they will ask for gov't help and if the corrupt gov't does not help them, the confused opposition will move in and say the corrupt gov't does not care so vote them out. Typical dark black thinking.

Afterwards the fire they will ask for gov't help and if the corrupt gov't does not help them, the confused opposition will move in and say the corrupt gov't does not care so vote them out. Typical dark black thinking.
Susuka 8 years ago

I have tried to understand the logic of those extremely silly mini-roundabouts and 'tracks' that are misrepresented as roads in Kumasi without any success.

I have often wondered that did the people who planned them, built ...
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I have tried to understand the logic of those extremely silly mini-roundabouts and 'tracks' that are misrepresented as roads in Kumasi without any success.

I have often wondered that did the people who planned them, built them and who continue to watch them cause accidents year-in-year-out, ever undergo to any appreciable level of education?

Dont all those clowns who call themselves DCEs, Regional Ministers, Police Commanders, sector Ministers and the endless trail of fools who pompously ride around in 4x4s, live in govt bungalows staffed with all kinds of amenities and house-helps, and who work in fully air-conditioned luxury offices - all charitably provided by the state so that they can better take care of us, see this anomaly all over in Kumasi? Are they all blind, stupid or just plain incompetent?

Surely, Im sure they can find enough time after stealing the country's wealth to at least correct some of these basic wrongs in our society that cause so much death and suffering.
olowa 8 years ago

Bunch of idiots.

Bunch of idiots.
Afia 8 years ago

And there is a Police Station right there.Can't the police control the crowd to prevent disaster

And there is a Police Station right there.Can't the police control the crowd to prevent disaster
Alexander Kwabena opoku 8 years ago

so those people are they human being...ghanaian are not lean from past.I feel pathetic for those taking fuel from accident tanker.

so those people are they human being...ghanaian are not lean from past.I feel pathetic for those taking fuel from accident tanker.
Citizen vigilante 8 years ago

We thank God nothing serious happened.

We thank God nothing serious happened.
Akantoi Dawuna. 8 years ago

Infact Should (voilent) occur in this country, Mahama has a say in it.

Infact Should (voilent) occur in this country, Mahama has a say in it.
Detrioter, USA 8 years ago

These wicked people need to learn civility!!

These wicked people need to learn civility!!
Alexander Kwabena opoku 8 years ago

who is wicked people..Ashantis are the most cultured tribe than ur fucking tribe.Am proud to a ashanti

who is wicked people..Ashantis are the most cultured tribe than ur fucking tribe.Am proud to a ashanti
osibisa 8 years ago

I believe you don't know kumasi that's why you are lamenting that way. That place where the incident occurred is where most voltarains and hausas/northerners and kayayes resides. Asante nii biaa ni h? a ?y? akoa.

I believe you don't know kumasi that's why you are lamenting that way. That place where the incident occurred is where most voltarains and hausas/northerners and kayayes resides. Asante nii biaa ni h? a ?y? akoa.
muda 8 years ago

foolishness some ghanian will never learn a lesson .always blame gorvenment. look at this animales . These petrol money is better than ur life.

foolishness some ghanian will never learn a lesson .always blame gorvenment. look at this animales . These petrol money is better than ur life.
Gh 8 years ago

This is total stupidity at the highest level. Why do this people claim to know better than any other tribe in Ghana behave like this, similar thing happen few years back in same region and it's soo shocking how they have not ...
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This is total stupidity at the highest level. Why do this people claim to know better than any other tribe in Ghana behave like this, similar thing happen few years back in same region and it's soo shocking how they have not learn from that. I won't feel sorry for that level of stupidity.
Dickson 8 years ago

So none of these folks around has capability to think that truck can explode.

So none of these folks around has capability to think that truck can explode.
Dave 8 years ago

This is a disaster about to blow up. Don't they teach student about the danger of a flammable gas

This is a disaster about to blow up. Don't they teach student about the danger of a flammable gas
ktz 8 years ago

This is a clear indication that Ghanaians are animals. Lack of knowledge and wisdom is killing Ghanaians.Ghana's problem is not only leadership but also lack of common sense.

This is a clear indication that Ghanaians are animals. Lack of knowledge and wisdom is killing Ghanaians.Ghana's problem is not only leadership but also lack of common sense.
GEORGE 8 years ago

OMG! Kumasi dummies, this tanker may explode.

Thought you people said you are clever than anyone else on this earth. Bunch of .....

OMG! Kumasi dummies, this tanker may explode.

Thought you people said you are clever than anyone else on this earth. Bunch of .....
Who 8 years ago

Trokosi George, ANLOGA junction is TROKOSI neighborhood in Kumasi. Those smelly fools are Trokosis.

Trokosi George, ANLOGA junction is TROKOSI neighborhood in Kumasi. Those smelly fools are Trokosis.
OneGhana 8 years ago

This is the highest order of stupidity. this same stupidity sent hordes of people to their grave in Nigeria just a few weeks ago. Will the African ever learn? Fools spend all their earnings on funerals, not thinking there the ...
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This is the highest order of stupidity. this same stupidity sent hordes of people to their grave in Nigeria just a few weeks ago. Will the African ever learn? Fools spend all their earnings on funerals, not thinking there their next fuel will come from; they end up scrambling for fuel from a turned over petrol tanker.
Kwame Adjei-Mensah. Atanta GA 8 years ago

Sensible contribution.I hope the authorities will act promptly.As for these adventurous folks,I don't know why they refuse to learn from the mistakes of others.It is just sad and shameful.

Sensible contribution.I hope the authorities will act promptly.As for these adventurous folks,I don't know why they refuse to learn from the mistakes of others.It is just sad and shameful.
monto 8 years ago

Eye red Kumasi people. What if the tanker had caught fire? Didn't u hear of what happened to people in the same case on Nigeria?

Eye red Kumasi people. What if the tanker had caught fire? Didn't u hear of what happened to people in the same case on Nigeria?
Shankiki Network 8 years ago

Hahahahaha, this can only happen in ashanti region. The high level of illiteracy will kill ashantis

Hahahahaha, this can only happen in ashanti region. The high level of illiteracy will kill ashantis
Ernest 8 years ago

Why can't we make contributions without tribal tags! This case is a national problem that the Fire Service has to address through media education. Ignorance is disease indeed, or is it foolish heroism?

Why can't we make contributions without tribal tags! This case is a national problem that the Fire Service has to address through media education. Ignorance is disease indeed, or is it foolish heroism?
NaNa K 8 years ago

This is sad instead of running for your lives u rushing to endager your lives. Ghanaians and Africans need to be educated on safety measures.

This is sad instead of running for your lives u rushing to endager your lives. Ghanaians and Africans need to be educated on safety measures.
olando Adzayi 8 years ago

So,its true that most Ghanaian don't value their life,wooo,this is serious,I thought this Ashanti are wise up ooooo,little did I no that some of them are till under cocoa tree,!!!!!!!!!!!what if there's fire out break,then th ...
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So,its true that most Ghanaian don't value their life,wooo,this is serious,I thought this Ashanti are wise up ooooo,little did I no that some of them are till under cocoa tree,!!!!!!!!!!!what if there's fire out break,then they will start calling for dona supports from individuals including government,that is where they will start to say their nasty things,God help Ashanti

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