A petrol tanker bearing registration number GN 44-76 overturned early in the morning on the Hohoe-Sanko Road within the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region.

According to eyewitness Matthias Amuzo, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m.

He was alerted by a loud noise near his residence and went to investigate, discovering the overturned tanker blocking the road.

Amuzo attributed the accident to the poor condition of the road and urged the government to intervene.

DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley, Hohoe Municipal Fire Commander, confirmed that their investigation revealed the driver lost control while trying to avoid a pothole.

The driver's assistant sustained a left hand injury, while the driver complained of body pains.

Hosu-Porbley mentioned that his team had to remain on-site overnight to ensure safety and protect property.

Yakubu Abas, the tanker driver, also spoke to Adom News, echoing concerns about the road's state and calling urgently for government attention to improve connectivity between Hohoe, Oti, and the Northern regions.

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