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Suhum Municipal Fire Station

Ghana National Fire Service station responding to vehicle crashes, fires, and spills on Accra-Kumasi Highway corridor in Suhum Municipality, Eastern Region.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to a distress call after residents reported the presence of the bees at the community. …

    GNFS removes large bee swarm from metal container at Suhum-Okorase
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … The Suhum Municipal Fire Station swiftly deployed personnel to the scene following the accident. …

    Two dead, 6 injured in Accra-Kumasi Highway crash
  5. August 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … A six-member crew from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Darkwah Prince, arrived at the scene. …

    GNFS rescues one in Suhum road crash
  7. Joy Online

    … A six-member crew from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Darkwah Prince, arrived at the scene at 8:03pm and found a Ford F-150, with registration number DV B9981, and a Kia Rio, with registration number AS 5401-12, involved in the crash. …

    GNFS rescues trapped man after Ford F-150 crashes into Kia Rio at Suhum Niifio
  8. Joy Online

    … The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and was swiftly contained by personnel of the Suhum Municipal Fire Station. …

    GNFS contains vehicle fire at Suhum Opra Mini Pub
  9. Joy Online

    … According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ghana National Fire Service, the Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to the incident, with a six-member crew arriving at the scene at 1:31 p.m. …

    Mazda Demio catches fire during welding work in Suhum
  10. Joy Online

    … Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to the scene and rescued a person who had become trapped inside the Kia Rhino. …

    One dead, five injured in crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    … Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station were dispatched to the scene after reports that a person was trapped in the Kia Rhino. …

    One dead, five injured in fatal crash at Asubuo on Accra-Kumasi highway
  12. Joy Online

    … Personnel from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, under the leadership of ADOI Moses Quaye, provided additional support to bring the fire under control. …

    Seven casualties recorded in fiery multi-vehicle crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway
  13. Joy Online

    … Firefighters from the Bunso Fire Station, led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADOI) Samuel Doe, and personnel from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, under the leadership of ADOI Moses Quaye, responded to the emergency and worked to contain the fire. …

    Seven casualties recorded after fiery collision on Accra-Kumasi Highway

Friday 2 October

  1. Ghana Fire Service relocates bee swarm from metal container

    The Ghana National Fire Service responded to a distress call in Suhum-Okorase, Eastern Region, and safely removed a large swarm of bees that had formed inside the ceiling of a metal container, preventing potential harm to residents.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Two dead, six injured in Accra-Kumasi Highway crash

    A DAF truck suffered brake failure on the Accra–Kumasi Highway at Dr Marbel Junction on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, causing it to crash into a VW Sprinter bus and a tricycle, killing two people and injuring six others. The Ghana National Fire Service rescued victims from the wreckage and transported them to hospital, urging motorists to prioritize vehicle maintenance.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GNFS rescues man trapped in Suhum Highway road crash

    The Ghana National Fire Service rescued one male casualty trapped in a Kia Rio after it collided with an overtaking Ford F-150 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway at Suhum Niifio on Sunday, 16th August. The victim was transported to Suhum Government Hospital, and the GNFS attributed the accident to wrongful overtaking.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. GNFS rescues trapped man after Ford collides with Kia Rio

    The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a man trapped in a Kia Rio after a Ford F-150 collided with it while overtaking on the Accra–Kumasi Highway at Suhum Niifio on August 16. The casualty was transported to hospital and no deaths were recorded; the GNFS attributed the crash to wrongful overtaking.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. GNFS contains vehicle fire at Suhum after welding incident

    A Mazda Demio caught fire at Opra Mini Pub in Suhum on August 11 when a welding electrode came into contact with the vehicle's fuel pipe during welding work. Firefighters from Suhum Municipal Fire Station contained the blaze within minutes with no casualties reported.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Welding sparks ignite Mazda Demio fire in Suhum

    A Mazda Demio caught fire on August 11 at Opra Mini Pub in Suhum Municipality when a welding electrode used beneath the vehicle contacted the fuel pipe. The Suhum Municipal Fire Station brought the fire under control within four minutes, with no injuries reported.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. One dead, five injured in Accra–Kumasi Highway crash

    A Kia Rhino collided with a MAN Diesel truck at Asubuo on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on August 11, killing a male pedestrian and injuring five others. Firefighters rescued a person trapped in the Kia Rhino, and investigations into the cause are underway.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. One dead, five injured in Accra-Kumasi highway crash

    A collision between a Kia Rhino and a MAN Diesel truck on Tuesday at Asubuo killed a male pedestrian and injured five others; the cause is under investigation.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Seven killed in multi-vehicle fire crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway

    Seven people died in a collision involving a fuel tanker, an STC bus, and two other vehicles at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Accra-Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region, triggering a fire that destroyed three vehicles and damaged a fourth. Firefighters from Bunso and Suhum stations, along with police, responded to contain the blaze and manage the scene.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Seven casualties after fuel tanker collision on Accra-Kumasi Highway

    A fuel tanker, an STC passenger bus, and two other vehicles collided at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway on Monday, August 3, resulting in seven casualties (two females and five males). The crash triggered a major fire that destroyed the fuel tanker, STC Bus, and Mitsubishi Pick-Up, with two victims sustaining injuries; firefighters and police responded to contain the fire and manage traffic.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Fuel tanker and Kia Frontier collide head-on at Fianko

    A fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres and a Kia Frontier collided head-on at Fianko in Suhum Municipality, Eastern Region on Wednesday, July 22, injuring two male occupants. The Kia Frontier allegedly lost steering control and veered into the oncoming lane.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Two dead, two injured in Asuboi highway cargo truck crash

    Two people died and two others were injured in a collision between two cargo trucks at Asuboi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Saturday. Firefighters rescued the trapped victims after a tyre burst on the KIA Rhino caused the driver to lose control and hit the Hyundai truck ahead.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. GNFS rescues trapped driver from tanker crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway

    Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station rescued a driver trapped in a HOWO tanker that veered off the Accra–Kumasi Highway into bush at Amanase in the Eastern Region on Sunday, July 12. The victim was transported to Suhum Government Hospital; no fatalities were recorded and the cause is under investigation.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kia Rhino truck overturns on Accra-Kumasi Highway at Omenako

    A Kia Rhino lorry transporting animal feed overturned at Omenako in the Suhum Municipality on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Tuesday, July 7, after the driver attempted to avoid a fuel tanker that was overtaking dangerously. One person was injured in the accident; the fuel tanker left the scene.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Fire service rescues one victim from highway collision

    The Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to a road traffic accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Friday, 26th June, where a six-member crew used extrication equipment to rescue one trapped victim from a collision between a MAN diesel trailer and a Toyota Hiace. The casualty was transported to Suhum Government Hospital, and preliminary investigations indicate the Hiace driver attempted to overtake a slow-moving vehicle.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. 50-ton shea butter oil spill closes Accra-Kumasi Highway section

    An estimated 50 tons of shea butter oil spilt onto the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, May 31, after a DAF XF tanker's discharge valve failed at Misa Fuel Station in Ntoaso. The Ghana National Fire Service deployed personnel from Suhum Municipal Fire Station to contain the spill and prevent further spreading, with no casualties reported.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. GNFS responds to diesel tanker accident, no casualties

    The Ghana National Fire Service responded to a road traffic accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway involving a DAF fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel that veered off the road at Asuboi on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The driver reported that bursting of two middle tyres caused the loss of control; no persons were trapped or injured, though the tanker sustained partial damage.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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