Vehicles burnt in accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway, Police announce road diversion
Ghana Police Service announced road diversion on Monday, August 3, 2026, after a three-vehicle crash blocked the Birimso Bridge section of the N6 Highway on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The collision involved a passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a saloon car, completely obstructing both lanes and leaving hundreds of motorists stranded.
The police stated on Facebook that personnel from the Eastern South Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) in Kibi were dispatched to the scene. Vehicles traveling towards Accra have been redirected through Kibi at Nsutam, while those heading to Kumasi are being diverted through Apedwa. The circumstances leading to the crash and the number of casualties were not immediately known. The Ghana Police Service urged motorists to remain calm, cooperate with officers, and use designated diversion routes.
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A multi-vehicle accident on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has led to significant traffic disruptions and the implementation of diversions. Authorities
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