Accra-Tema Motorway Gridlock: Tipper Truck Overturn Causes Hours of Delays

Accra-Tema Motorway Gridlock: Tipper Truck Overturn Causes Hours of Delays A major traffic jam snarled the Accra-Tema Motorway on June 2, 2025, after a tipper truck carrying sand and stones overturned near the 18 Junction, completely blocking one lane. Eyewitnesses reported vehicles being at a standstill for over an hour. "It was chaos," said one commuter stuck in the traffic. "Cars were bumper to bumper, and it was incredibly frustrating." The incident highlighted a lack of immediate police response to manage the situation. The absence of officers to direct traffic exacerbated the delays. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes, but the scale of the congestion caused significant delays across the area. The video footage clearly shows the extent of the traffic jam and the stalled vehicles. The incident underscores the need for improved traffic management and emergency response on the busy Accra-Tema Motorway. Authorities should consider measures to prevent such incidents and ensure a quicker response to minimize disruption to commuters.