The Ghana Police Service is actively pursuing the taxi driver who was involved in a collision with a train at Alajo on Thursday morning, according to the Area Manager for the Accra branch of the Ghana Railway Authority, Nicholas Boakye Sarpong.
Mr Sarpong revealed that the driver is suspected of violating regulations related to the use of railway lines.
Eyewitnesses reported that the taxi driver managed to escape unhurt but his car was severely damaged after he attempted to cross the tracks.
The speeding train collided with the taxi when it became stuck on the rail line, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle.
Nicholas Boakye-Sarpong, in an interview with Citi News, emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety by staying away from railway lines.
“There's a rule that you have to stop, you listen, you look, and then you pass. This has been in existence for long and even enshrined in road safety or whatever manual that we have in the application of the road,” he explained.
He further stated that the taxi driver failed to adhere to these rules, despite efforts by the crossing hopper to prevent him from crossing the tracks. As a result, the driver violated the rules, and the police are currently searching for him to make an arrest.
“The issue has been reported to the police, everything is with the police as we speak, and investigation is ongoing,” added Nicholas Boakye-Sarpong, the Area Manager for the Accra branch of the Ghana Railway Authority.
