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A Prison Service bus transporting prisoners from court was involved in a harrowing accident in the Greater Region.
According to source the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to collide with another vehicle before crashing into the wall of the Tesano Police Station.
The bus, which is over nine years old, was mangled beyond repair.
The accident occurred when the bus’s brakes failed, leaving the driver with no control over the vehicle.
The source disclosed that the driver was injured in the accident and rushed to the police hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his condition is reported to be stable.
Despite the severity of the accident, none of the prisoners or other prison staff on board were injured. This miraculous escape has highlighted the need for urgent action to address the Prison Service’s transportation challenges.
The incident has sparked a call for the government to prioritize the replacement of aging vehicles in the Prison Service’s fleet.
The current state of the fleet poses a significant risk to the safety of prisoners, staff, and the general public.
“We cannot continue to risk the lives of prisoners, staff, and the public by using outdated and unreliable vehicles. It’s time for the government to take action and provide the Prison Service with a modern and safe fleet,” a concerned source said.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for improved transportation infrastructure within the Prison Service to prevent such accidents in the future.
Source:ghanawatchonline.com
Who can we blame? Lack of maintenance because the vehicle is almost always busy. When the British donated the 2 buses, it was presumed they would be used to serve the system and prisoners well and over a long period. 8 or 9 years later, the condition of the bus (1) doesn’t look good. This saddens my heart. Meanwhile, I wish the driver a speedy recovery.