In the Asuogyaman District, a train that Ghana just purchased from Poland and was intended to service the Tema-Mpakadan railway line collapsed during a test run.
In a statement outlining the situation, the Ministry of Railways Development stated that the accident happened on Thursday, April 18, at around 12:10 p.m.
According to the Ministry, the accident occurred when the train encountered a stalled car blocking the rail track as it neared the curve at km 76+100.
In the Asuogyaman District, a train that Ghana just purchased from Poland and was intended to service the Tema-Mpakadan railway line collapsed during a test run.
In a statement outlining the situation, the Ministry of Railways Development stated that the accident happened on Thursday, April 18, at around 12:10 p.m.
According to the Ministry, the accident occurred when the train encountered a stalled car blocking the rail track as it neared the curve at km 76+100.
The Ministry emphasized that all parties involved in the collision—passengers, drivers, crew members, and bystanders—escaped safely. It stated that there were no fatalities from the mishap.
“It is important to note that the vehicle was unmanned, and the location where it was found is not designated as an authorized level crossing. Thankfully, there were no injuries sustained by passengers on the train or bystanders. However, there was minor damage to the driver’s cab section of the train.”
“The incident has been promptly reported to the Police, and investigations are currently underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. The DMU involved has been moved to the Workshop for further assessment and necessary repairs.” the statement added.
Below is the full statement
