{
  "id": 14960048,
  "title": "STC interdicts driver over Pokuase overtaking incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/stc-interdicts-driver-over-pokuase-overtaking-incident",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:01:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/stc-interdicts-driver-over-pokuase-overtaking-incident/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Intercity State Transport Coaches Limited (STC) has taken action against a driver following a viral video showing the driver making contact with a Sprinter bus during an overtaking maneuver near Pokuase. In a public notice issued on Friday, October 16, STC announced that the driver had been identified and interdicted pending the outcome of an investigation and disciplinary process. The company stated that the driver's actions were unacceptable and did not align with the safety standards and professionalism expected from STC. Management emphasized that they were treating the incident seriously and would take appropriate action after completing the necessary investigations and disciplinary proceedings. STC reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and responsible road use, expressing gratitude to the public for bringing the incident to their attention.",
  "summary": "Intercity State Transport Coaches Limited (STC) has interdicted a driver captured in a viral social media video allegedly making contact with a Sprinter bus during an overtaking manoeuvre at Pokuasi before driving away from the scene.",
  "key_points": [
    "STC interdicts driver after Pokuase overtaking incident",
    "Incident viral video shows driver contacting Sprinter bus",
    "Company emphasizes safety standards and upcoming investigation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "STC interdicts driver over viral overtaking video at Pokuase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/stc-interdicts-driver-over-viral-overtaking-video-at-pokuase",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:43:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}