The National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO of Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has advised the general public to adhere to safety signs and protocols regarding trucks transporting explosives to mining sites.
This caution follows the disaster at Appiatse in the Western Region on January 20, 2022, where a truck carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle. The collision lead to an explosion which led to the destruction of Appaitse community, thus resulting in loss of lives and properties.
In an interview with Spice 91.9FM, the Operations Officer at NADMO, Joseph Hinson, said, vehicles carrying explosives from one destination to another must have two escorts to notify the public of what is being transported.
“When we discharge the explosives on the truck, we need the Police escort to alert the public, to avoid any distractions from other vehicles which could lead to disaster,” he touted.
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He said the organization works with other monitoring teams which are made up of the Office of Assistant Commissioner of GRA, Office of the National Intelligence Bureau, Department of Arms and Ammunition of the Ghana Police Service, National Security Coordinator, Mineral Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and NADMO to safeguard the strict adherence of safety protocols on the road.
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According to, Emma Adu Boafo of NADMO Livelihood Department. The New Revised Standard Operations Procedure requires all departments to be present at the Ports to make sure the requisite procedures are followed thoroughly.
Drivers are advised to exhibit a high sense of professionalism and avoid overtaking, and over-speeding when driving past the vehicles carrying explosives. However, the public is called on to look out for red flags on trucks carrying explosives and act accordingly.
Hinson appealed to the public to desist from taking videos and photos when a disaster occurs but resort to call the Police and Fire Service to prevent further damages.
