A fuel tanker loaded with 56,000 litres of diesel has overturned at Enyiresi along the Anyinam–Nkawkaw Highway after losing control on a slippery stretch of road.

A report by adomonline.com indicated on May 22, 2026, that the MAN diesel tanker with registration number AS-9631-10 veered off the road during wet weather and poor driving conditions linked to ongoing construction work.

"The vehicle overturned by the roadside near a bush, triggering an emergency response," information gathered indicated.

Emergency personnel rushed to the scene and carried out a search and rescue operation to check if anyone was trapped in the wreckage. No injuries or fatalities were recorded.

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Preliminary investigations point to a combination of ongoing road construction, loose gravel, mud from rainfall, and wet weather that reduced tyre grip and affected vehicle control.

The tanker suffered partial damage to its head compartment, with losses estimated in the thousands of cedis.

The crash has reignited concerns about road safety in construction zones, especially when rain makes driving conditions more dangerous.

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