VIP Jeoun coach catches fire while awaiting scheduled Abuakwa-Accra trip; no casualties recorded
A VIP Jeoun coach scheduled to operate from Abuakwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality to Accra caught fire on Saturday evening while stationary at the Abuakwa station, management of the Transport company has confirmed.`
On Saturday evening, August 15, a VIP Jeoun coach en route from Abuakwa to Accra caught fire while parked at the Abuakwa station. The bus, registration GT 6770-18, caught fire at approximately 6:45 p.m. with no passengers on board. Conductor Kwaku Apai detected smoke and immediately turned off the bus's power supply before alerting the station supervisor, who then contacted the Ghana National Fire Service.
The coach was due to commence passenger loading at 9:30 p.m. A replacement vehicle was promptly provided to allow for the journey to commence. The Transport company expressed their commitment to safe and comfortable travel while authorities investigate the cause of the fire and work to clear the debris.
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