A pile-up road crash involving a passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan has caused a complete blockage of the N6 Highway at Birimso Bridge on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Two people have been confirmed dead in the accident.
Traffic Chaos Spreads on Accra-Kumasi Highway
The Ghana Police Service has announced a temporary closure of the highway due to the accident. Police are diverting traffic on both directions of the highway to ensure public safety.
A passenger bus, an articulated truck, and a sedan were involved in the crash. The articulated truck, which was heavily loaded, crashed at Brimso Bridge on the N6 Accra-Kumasi Highway. The impact of the crash caused a major traffic blockage.
Public Notice Issued on Social Media
Veronica Zormelo, a social media user, issued a public notice on her Facebook page about the accident. According to her post, a VIP bus and an articulated truck were involved in the crash, resulting in the loss of one life and several injuries. The post also mentioned that the accident occurred on June 25.
Police Investigation Underway
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that they are investigating the cause of the accident. They have also announced a temporary closure of the highway until the traffic congestion is cleared. The police are working to divert traffic on both directions of the highway to ensure public safety.
Traffic Diversion in Place
According to a report by 3news.com, the police are diverting traffic on Accra-Kumasi Highway from Birimso Bridge due to the accident. The report also mentioned that the crash has completely blocked both directions of the highway.
Road Users Face Delays
The accident has caused significant delays for road users traveling on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The Ghana Police Service has urged drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic instructions to avoid any further accidents.
The Ghana Police Service has also announced that they will be working to clear the traffic congestion as soon as possible. In the meantime, road users are advised to use alternative routes to avoid the affected area.
The accident at Birimso Bridge is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution on our roads. The Ghana Police Service is working to ensure that the highway is reopened as soon as possible, but in the meantime, road users must be patient and follow traffic instructions.
The impact of the crash has been felt across the country, with many people taking to social media to express their condolences for the families of the victims. The accident is a tragic reminder of the risks that road users face every day, and the need for all of us to exercise caution on our roads.
In the coming days, the Ghana Police Service will be working to investigate the cause of the accident and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The highway is expected to be reopened soon, but in the meantime, road users must be patient and follow traffic instructions.
Source: 3News
