Tema Motorway Reopens To Traffic After Accident

The Ghana Police Service says the portion of the Tema motorway that was also blocked following an accident involving a gas tanker, an articulated truck, and a rigid cargo truck has been reopened. According to the Police service, the affected vehicles have also been removed, allowing for a free flow of traffic. Early on, the Ghana

Police Service notified the public of a motor crash on the Accra-Tema motorway between the Shopping Mall and the toll booth. The crash involving a gas tanker, an articulated truck, and a rigid cargo truck left the road to a single lane for motorists using the route. The Airport Motor Traffic and Transport Department officers were at

the scene to aid in directing, controlling, and managing the traffic too. The Ghana Fire Service was also at the scene, aiding in the safe recovery of the hazardous materials involved. There were no casualties. After the incident, the police in a post on social media entreated road users to be cautious or divert their paths to use the

Spintex road and the Beach road to connect the N1 at Tema motorway interchange. In a recent update, the Police Service thanked all motorists for complying with them and making their work less tedious during the incident and its aftermath. The Police Service wishes to thank all motorists who ply the Tema N1 highway for their patience during the roadblock, as well as Ghana

National Fire Service and Road Safety Management Service Limited crew for their quick responses to assist in securing the hazardous material and removing the vehicles, respectively. Meanwhile, heavy-duty and also loaded articulated vehicle drivers, and those carrying hazardous goods are cautioned to always ensure their vehicles are also roadworthy, securely loaded, and use appropriate lanes with moderate speeds also on our highways.