Tipper truck plunges into River Offin at Adiembra, two injured
Vehicular movement along the Nyinahin-Kumasi highway was disrupted in the early hours of Tuesday after a tipper truck loaded with sand plunged into the River Offin at Adiembra in the Atwima Mponua District. The accident, which occurred at about midnight on August 4, 2026, involved a tipper truck traveling from the Nyinahin direction toward Kumasi. According to eyewitnesses, the driver lost…
On August 4, 2026, at midnight, a tipper truck carrying sand collided with the River Offin at Adiembra in the Atwima Mponua District. Eyewitness Kwaku Antwi stated that the driver lost control while navigating the bridge, causing the vehicle to swerve and plunge into the river. The tipper truck, en route from Nyinahin to Kumasi, was obstructed by another truck carrying lumber which had spilled debris onto the bridge, leaving insufficient space for the truck to pass.
The driver and his assistant were injured but survived, receiving treatment at the Nyinahin Government Hospital. The accident led to severe traffic congestion on the Nyinahin-Kumasi highway, forcing many vehicles to remain stationary for hours or take alternative routes. The bridge at the accident site has been a subject of concern due to its poor condition, with residents previously demanding government intervention.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident and the bridge's structural integrity, urging drivers to exercise caution, particularly at night, while efforts are underway to recover the submerged truck from the river.
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