A water tanker belonging to the Central Gonja District Assembly accidentally rolled into the Black Volta at Buipe while the driver was fetching water.
The incident occurred when the driver parked the tanker near the riverbank and stepped away to start a generator for pumping. Positioned on a slope, the vehicle reportedly slipped backward into the river.
Chairman of the Central Gonja Boat Operators Association, Alhaji Bala, confirmed the incident to Adom News.
“I was informed that the Assembly’s water tanker had rolled into the Black Volta after the driver parked it and went to start the generator. Because the place is sloped, the vehicle reversed and fell into the river,” he said.
Fortunately, the driver and his mate escaped without injury.
Local helpers and operators are currently working to retrieve the tanker, while authorities plan to assess the situation and determine the extent of damage.
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