Fuel Tanker Crash Destroys Over 13 New Cars, Causes Massive Losses

A fuel tanker purported to be carrying about 54,000 litres of petrol has crashed into a garage at Ridge, near Plux 2 Pub in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region, destroying more than 15 vehicles in the process.

The incident occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and caused extensive damage to cars that had been displayed for sale along the roadside.

Despite the severity of the crash, no casualties were reported, a development that many have described as fortunate, given the potential risk of fire or explosion.


Firefighters from the Kumasi Kejetia Fire Station and the Ashanti Regional Fire Headquarters responded swiftly to the scene to contain the situation. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service carried out cooling operations to prevent any ignition and ensure the area was secured.

Their timely intervention helped avert what could have been a major disaster involving the highly flammable fuel. Authorities are yet to provide further details on the cause of the accident as investigations continue.