Motorists cautioned after shea butter spill on Accra-Kumasi Highway

An estimated 50 tons of shea butter oil has reportedly spilled onto the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Sunday, May 31, after a DAF XF tanker suffered a discharge valve failure at Misa Fuel Station in Ntoaso.

According to a Facebook post by the Ghana National Fire Service, the tanker, which was transporting shea butter oil from Tema to Techiman, developed a major leakage when its discharge valve broke, releasing large quantities of oil onto sections of the roadway.

The incident raised concerns over potential accidents, traffic disruptions and environmental contamination on the busy highway as the slippery substance spread across portions of the road.

Personnel from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station were deployed to the scene and successfully managed the spillage incident at Misa Fuel Station in Ntoaso.

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The GNFS said firefighters promptly responded to the emergency.

They also confirmed that no casualties were recorded, and applied foam concentrate to contain the spill and secure the affected area.

“The swift intervention helped prevent further incidents, ensured the safe flow of traffic, and brought the situation under control without any injuries,” the service stated.

The tanker had been travelling from Tema to Techiman when the mechanical failure occurred, resulting in the estimated loss of 50 tons of shea butter oil.

Read the full statement below

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