Ghana Bridge Collapse: Repair Efforts Underway After Truck Accident

Collapsed Bridge in Yiwaabra Disrupts Community, Repair Efforts Underway A critical bridge in Yiwaabra, within the Aowin Municipality of Ghana's Western North Region, has collapsed following a KIA truck accident, severely disrupting transportation, trade, and access to essential services for several communities. The incident occurred recently, causing significant hardship for residents. "It is something that is worrying us," stated Stephen Morcher, the Municipal Chief Executive of Aowin, in a recent interview. He announced that a team, including a regional roads engineer and other experts, has been dispatched to assess the damage and initiate repairs. The Member of Parliament for the area, Honorable Oscar Offori-Larbi, has also been actively involved in facilitating the response. While a team was scheduled to visit the site today, the visit has been delayed due to a public holiday; however, Mr. Morcher confirmed that the team will arrive and begin work by Monday. The swift response from local authorities and the MP offers hope for a quick resolution to this critical infrastructure issue, restoring essential services and easing the burden on affected communities. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure in rural areas.