The Ghana National Fire Service says it is saddened by Tuesday’s fatal accident that involved five of its officers as they were responding to a fire at Atebubu.
It happened after a motorcycle and the fire apparatus on which they were travelling collided at a section of the Kwame Danso-Atebubu road in the Bono East Region, according to a report on citinewsroom.com.
The report notes that the motorcyclist tried to pass the apparatus, which led to it flipping three time before landing on its roof. The motorcycle passenger is reported to have died in the crash.
The apparatus is said to be damaged beyond repair, while the five firefighters were airlifted to a hospital in Accra for medical attention.
“Management wishes once again to assure the entire Personnel of the Service and the public that, the safety of fireman [sic] remains the ultimate priority and will continue to ensure a safe and conducive working environment for all personnel,” the statement says.