Truck crash blocks Accra-Kumasi highway; police divert traffic
A heavily loaded articulated truck was involved in a road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway (Accra-Kumasi Highway) on Saturday morning, causing a complete blockade of the road in both directions. The crash has halted traffic for vehicles travelling to and from Accra and Kumasi, according to a traffic advisory issued by the Ghana Police Service on its official X account.
The Police said officers from the Eastern South Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), based in Kibi, had been deployed to the scene. Motorists travelling towards Accra are being diverted through Kibi at Nsutam, while those heading towards Kumasi are being redirected at Apedwa. The diversions took effect from 10:00 a.m. today, July 18, 2026. The Police appealed to motorists and other road users to cooperate with officers on duty. No casualties or the cause of the crash had been disclosed at the time the advisory was issued.
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An articulated truck crash has completely blocked the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Birimso Bridge, causing significant traffic disruptions. Police have
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