Residents rush for red oil following tanker accident at Winneba Junction

A tanker accident at Winneba Junction has sparked a frenzy among local residents, who rushed to collect spilled fuel in the aftermath.

The incident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle due to a locked steering wheel and faulty brakes.

Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as residents, eager to capitalize on the mishap, flocked to the area with containers to scoop up the spilled red oil. In interviews, some residents revealed that they planned to sell the collected fuel and keep the proceeds for personal use, citing economic hardships as the motivation for their actions.

The driver, shaken by the incident, explained that the simultaneous failure of his steering wheel and brakes left him helpless to prevent the accident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which could have had devastating consequences.

While some have criticized the residents’ actions as reckless and dangerous, others see it as a desperate measure born out of economic necessity. The incident highlights the struggles faced by many Ghanaians and raises questions about the safety of fuel transportation in the country.

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