Accra: A disturbing video showing a long-articulated truck transporting a shipping container while travelling on severely damaged and worn-out tyres has sparked outrage on social media, with many Ghanaians questioning the absence of law enforcement on the country's roads.
According to Ghana Web, the truck is seen in a video moving along a highway despite several of its tyres appearing completely worn out and deflated, raising serious concerns about the safety of the driver and other road users. The footage has triggered widespread criticism online, with many users wondering why the vehicle was allowed to continue its journey without being stopped by the police or other road safety authorities.
Several commenters described the situation as a disaster waiting to happen, arguing that such vehicles pose a significant threat to motorists and pedestrians alike. Comments from social media users reflected their frustration and fear, with one user questioning the whereabouts of law enforcement, "Eeeeiii this is a death trap ooo Where is the police?" Another user emphasized the truck's unfitness for road travel, stating, "This vehicle doesn't even deserve to be sparked and not to talk of being on the road."
The video has renewed concerns about the enforcement of road safety laws, with many urging authorities to clamp down on commercial vehicles operating with defective tyres and other mechanical faults before they result in fatal accidents.