A significant disaster occurred at Accra's Achimota overhead bridge when a large truck fell from the bridge onto the road below. According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver braked sharply to avoid hitting another car ahead, resulting in the catastrophe.
The quick stop led the truck to lose control, veer onto the pavement, and crash through the bridge's railing. The huge vehicle then fell from the sky and crashed on the road below.
Fortunately, the truck driver was retrieved unharmed. The crash resulted in no injuries or damage to other vehicles, which was remarkable given the gravity of the scenario.
Eyewitnesses who were there at the site expressed surprise at how the incident occurred.
The police and emergency services arrived on the site shortly after the accident. They labored to clean the debris and assure motorists' safety on the road. Authorities have initiated an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the collision and whether the truck had any mechanical issues.
The Achimota overhead bridge is a busy thoroughfare connecting many sections of Accra, and accidents like this raise questions about the bridge's safety procedures. Some residents have urged officials to improve the bridge's railings to prevent such accidents in the future.
No lives were lost in this incident, but it serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution, especially on busy roads and overhead bridges.