Ghana Fire Service Warns Against Fuel Siphoning At Accident Scenes
The Ghana Fire Service (GFS) has issued a stern warning to residents against the hazardous practice of siphoning fuel from accident fuel tankers.
This caution follows reports from oil marketing companies and J.K. Horgle Transport about people risking their lives by attempting to collect fuel from tanker accidents.
According to DOI Achek Efi, the Municipal Commander of the Ghana Fire Service in Elmina, siphoning fuel at accident scenes is extremely dangerous and may cause explosions because fuel products are highly flammable.
Speaking during a simulated drill or emergency response exercises held on the Elmina-Ayensudo highway in Komenda Edina Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region, Commander Efi urged residents to prioritize safety,” When a fuel tanker is involved in an accident,do not rush to collect fuel instead, ensure your safety and immediately call the fire service to handle the situation with the necessary precautions,” he advised.
Health Safety Officer Mr. Prince Charles from J.K. Horgle Transport explained that the drill or emergency response exercises was designed to demonstrate how quick and coordinated response by emergency teams likes of fire, ambulance, and police services to fuel tanker accident scene.
The exercise also involved representatives from oil marketing companies witnessing emergency protocols in action and the goal is to improve awareness so residents can better protect lives and property during actual accidents.
Angeltv reporter Nyansapow Timothy reported at the exercise scene, a tense moment during the drill or emergency response exercise when a group of Okada Drivers, unaware it was a fake simulation accident that occurs between the fuel tanker and Okada; attempted to drag the tanker driver from the vehicle, accusing him of killing one of their members.
Mrs. Audrey Boafo,a member of oil marketing companies, appealed to residents to avoid confrontations with fuel tanker drivers following accidents.
She urged the community to prioritize attending to victims rather than assaulting tanker drivers.
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