A fire outbreak involving a Scania trailer at Amanase on the Accra-Kumasi Highway was caused by engine overheating, preliminary investigations have revealed.

Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station arrived at the scene within five minutes of receiving the distress call and found the front section of the trailer engulfed in flames. Their swift intervention brought the fire under control and prevented further destruction.

According to the driver, the incident began when he noticed smoke appearing on the dashboard before flames erupted from the engine compartment.

Although the fire damaged the trailer’s head and tyres, no casualties were recorded. Authorities are advising drivers to conduct regular engine checks to prevent similar occurrences.