A driver and his mate have died following a fuel tanker explosion at Adubinsu in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, 2026.

According to an eyewitness, Daniel Owusu, the tanker was travelling from Edwenase towards Adubinsu when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to brake failure.

The tanker reportedly somersaulted and exploded, triggering a fire that destroyed six container shops and a nearby house.

The eyewitness said the driver, identified as Abass Toure, a resident of Adubinsu in the Afigya Kwabre South Municipality, died instantly in the inferno.

He added that the driver's mate sustained severe burns and was rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service were deployed to the scene to bring the situation under control.

Confirming the incident, the Mamponteng Fire Commander, DOII Akua Brago, said the Ghana National Fire Service received a distress call at 12:05 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 12:25 a.m.

She said firefighters brought the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading further.

According to her, seven container shops along the roadside were completely destroyed, while a Ford vehicle parked near a house was also burnt.

Local sources said the body of the deceased driver is expected to be buried in accordance with Islamic tradition.

The incident has left the Adubinsu community in mourning as residents come to terms with the loss.

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