Long-Truck Using Dog Chain to Secure Heavy Containers Sparks Safety Concerns in Trending Video
- Concerned citizens stopped a long-truck at Free Zones after spotting insecure containers tied with only a dog chain
- The citizens filmed the incident, warning that it could have caused a deadly accident on the busy Ghanaian road
- According to them, the vehicle had earlier passed a Free Zones checkpoint without penalties, sparking outrage
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Some concerned Ghanaian citizens have raised alarm after they stopped a truck transporting containers that were not properly secured.
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In the video shared on social media, a group of men stopped the long-truck at Free Zones, transporting two huge containers with only a dog chain to secure them at the back of the truck.
More concerns arose when it was disclosed that the vehicle had earlier passed through a checkpoint of the Free Zones authority toll booth and was not compounded over the security concern.
Long-truck uses dog chains to hold containers
As could be seen in the video, one of the containers appeared to have drifted to the side, away from the fixed position, with the dog chain providing no support whatsoever. The men decided to document the moment on camera.
They shared the devastating road accident it would have caused on the busy road of Free Zones if it were not captured by the concerned citizens. The carelessness of long-truck drivers and the lack of concern have been major contributors to road accidents in Ghana.
One of the men at the scene said:
"This is a long vehicle we just found on Free Zones. I was very much surprised that even at the toll booth they didn't notice this. This is a death trap. This could easily cause an accident. How can this even be allowed?"
Watch the concerning video below:
Reactions to the concerning long-truck video
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on TikTok. Some of the comments are below.
Kofi Manuel commented:
"The police will ignore these trucks and be chasing DV cars for the sake of coins. We are not serious in this country."
Mans_world wrote:
"My stepsister was killed by a container in Takoradi, on her way home inside bolt. Three weeks to her birthday. Madness everywhere."
Ahorpatrick questioned:
"Ghana police are you there for money or you dey for work?"
Selassiesarah said:
"Hmmmm these police officers are just playing with our lives in the country. 💔💔 If it's money, they'll just take it and free them!"
Gifty Wonuakor commented:
"For us to have a developed country, we as citizens also have to do more in our daily activities and mindset if each and everyone is being sincere and honest in their jobs."
EK Roofing wrote:
"If they're on the road, they don't lock the container oh... hmmm... it's very serious.🤔"
Source: Youtube
Truck nearly crashes into Lil Win's car
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a truck driver transporting onions nearly collided with Kumawood actor Lil Win's GH¢1.2 million 2024 RAM 1500 TRX while on a trip in Sunyani.
In the video, the police were seen calming the situation, while the driver begged for forgiveness. Many people recalled the actor's accident in 2024 in Kumasi that claimed a young boy's life.
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