NewzThe Ghana Police Service has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the Accra-Kumasi Highway following a multi-vehicle crash that has completely blocked both sides of the road at Birimso Bridge. In a public notice issued on Monday, August 3, the police said the crash occurred on the N6 Highway and involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck and a sedan. According to the police, the collision has resulted in “a complete blockade of the road for Accra and Kumasi-bound traffic.” The Eastern South Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) team from Kibi has been deployed to the scene to manage traffic and assist with the situation.
To ease congestion, police have introduced temporary diversions for motorists travelling in both directions. Accra-bound vehicles are being diverted through Kibi at Nsutam, while motorists heading towards Kumasi are being redirected at Apedwa. “The Eastern South Regional Police MTTD team from Kibi is at the scene, and has temporarily diverted the traffic through Kibi at Nsutam for Accra-bound traffic, and at Apedwa for Kumasi-bound traffic,” the statement said.
The police have appealed to motorists and other road users to cooperate with officers managing traffic as efforts continue to clear the road and restore normal movement. “We entreat motorists and other road users to cooperate with the officers on the ground as they work to restore normal traffic flow,” the statement added. Read also: Pile-up crash blocks Accra-Kumasi Highway at Birimso Bridge
A pile-up road crash involving a passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck and a sedan has caused a complete blockage of the N6 Highway at Birimso Bridge, disrupting traffic movement between Accra and Kumasi. According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ghana Police Service, the incident, which occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, has brought traffic on the major highway to a standstill as vehicles travelling in both directions are unable to pass through the affected section. The crash involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a fully loaded articulated truck and a saloon car, although details about casualties and the cause of the collision were not immediately available.
The Eastern South Regional Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) team from Kibi has been deployed to the scene to manage the situation and restore movement along the highway. In response to the blockage, the police have introduced temporary diversions to ease congestion and allow motorists to continue their journeys. According to the police, vehicles heading towards Accra are being diverted through Kibi at Nsutam, while those travelling towards Kumasi are being redirected through Apedwa.
Motorists and other road users have been urged to cooperate with officers stationed along the route as emergency teams work to clear the scene and return traffic flow to normal. The N6 Highway, which connects Accra and Kumasi, is one of Ghana’s busiest transport routes, serving as a key link for passenger and commercial traffic between the southern and central parts of the country. Authorities have advised drivers using the route to exercise patience, follow police instructions and approach the affected area with caution.
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