Crash between newly imported train and parked truck

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a Hyundai truck driver for allegedly causing an accident, involving a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line today, Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Police preliminary investigation has established that the suspect driver left the said vehicle with registration number GS 9018- 20 unattended on the railway line, leading to a collision with the train.

The police in a statement on Monday evening, April 18, 2024, said investigation into the incident will continue.

The train which was recent procured from Potland by Ghana and meant to serve the Tema-Mpakadan railway line was involved in an accident during a test run within the Asuogyaman District.

A statement issued on the incident by the Ministry of Railways Development said the accident happened at approximately 12:10 pm on Thursday, April 18.

The Ministry explained that as the train approached the curve at Km76+100, it confronted a stationary vehicle, obstructing the rail track, hence leading to the accident.

“Despite the immediate application of the emergency braking system, the train was unable to come to a complete stop before colliding with the vehicle,” the statement added. 

The Ministry, however, said there were no fatalities from the accident.