Photos: Mampong-Ejura Highway cut off as floods collapse bridge; hundreds of commuters stranded
A bridge collapse on the Mampong-Ejura highway has left hundreds of commuters stranded, causing a massive gridlock on the major road.
The incident occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Sakaso, where the bridge caved in, rendering it a death trap.
According to Otec News Reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng, who visited the scene, dozens of vehicles carrying food from Ejura to Kumasi were stuck on the road.
Commercial drivers were forced to abandon their passengers at the end of the bridge, leaving them stranded.
Stranded passengers are calling on authorities in the Ashanti Region to treat the matter as a national security issue and fix the bridge immediately.
The situation has caused widespread disruption, with many travelers left without alternative transportation options.
The collapse of the bridge has raised concerns about the state of infrastructure in the region and the need for urgent repairs to prevent further accidents.
Authorities are urged to take swift action to restore the bridge and ensure the safe passage of commuters.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
