Truck overturns at Alajo, injures driver and mate
Accra woke up to gridlock on Thursday morning after a truck carrying second‑hand clothing bales overturned at the Alajo traffic lights. The accident injured the driver and his mate, but its ripple effect was felt far beyond the crash site: hours of standstill traffic on one of the capital’s busiest arteries.
The truck, heading towards Achimota, lost control and somersaulted, spilling its cargo across the road. Within minutes, the intersection became impassable. Commuters were stranded, buses backed up, and motorists scrambled for alternative routes.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and traffic officers moved quickly to clear the wreckage. By mid‑day, the truck had been towed and traffic restored. Their intervention prevented further chaos, but the incident underscored how fragile Accra’s traffic system remains when a single accident occurs at a choke point.
Witnesses speculated about brake failure or overloading, both common factors in heavy‑duty crashes. Alajo is no stranger to such incidents; its congestion and road conditions have made it a hotspot for accidents. Officials have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially during peak hours.
The accident raises broader questions about enforcement of road safety standards, vehicle maintenance, and the regulation of cargo trucks in dense urban corridors. For many commuters, Thursday’s ordeal was not just about one overturned truck, it was a reminder of how quickly Accra’s traffic can collapse under strain.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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