Railways Development Minister John Peter Amewu has verified that there were no injuries in the incident concerning Ghana's recently procured train from Poland.

During a test run on the Tema-Mpakadan railway route on Thursday, April 18, 2024, the train was involved in an accident.

It collided with a Kia truck parked on the railway, causing damage to its front.

Despite carrying passengers and inspectors, there were no casualties reported, as confirmed by Peter Amewu.

Additionally, he stated that the driver of the Kia truck involved in the accident has voluntarily reported to the police.

“The engineers are currently working on it. The train has been brought back to the workshop. The Kia driver himself has reported himself to the police station, but the conduct of the driver as of now cannot be well explained,” the Railways Minister said on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News.

“And the good thing is that all the passengers and the inspectors on board the train, none of them got injured and we are currently in the process of assessing the damage to the train.

“Technically, I would say the train is still in very good form. Nothing in terms of electrical or the engine has been affected, except the front that got slightly damaged.”

Earlier this month, the initial set of trains, manufactured in Poland, docked at the Tema Port, aiming to enhance railway transportation in Ghana.

A total of 12 modern trains are anticipated from Poland, slated to improve railway services across the country. These state-of-the-art trains are scheduled to commence operations by May, marking a significant advancement in Ghana's railway sector.