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Watch as parts of Accra-Winneba Highway collapses due to diversion of River Ayensu

Parts of the Accra-Kumasi Highway has been left unmotorable after portions of the road collapsed on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

According to reports, parts of the highway at Okyereko caved in after the diversion of the nearby River Ayensu, by a contractor.

Viral visuals of the incident sighted by GhanaWeb showed part of the highway completely washed off.

A video shared by Accra-based Metro TV showed the road overtaken by water from the river.

The vehicles on the road were using one side seeing that the other was completely washed away.

Some men could be seen directing traffic as vehicles, including gas tankers, dangerously drove through the flooded road.

Reports indicated that the water from the river also flooded farmlands and parts of the Gomoa Okyereko community.

See visuals from the incident below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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